Accountant

Objective:

Help produce financial information by maintaining and performing daily accounting tasks which include reconciling accounts, preparing reports, cash management and reviewing profitability statements.

 

Role and Responsibilities:

• Maintain financial records
• Analyze general ledger accounts to ensure all business transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Maintain general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable; inventory; prepaid expenses; fixed assets and depreciation, other assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses.
• Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements required under standard operating procedures.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
• Ensure cost tracking of projects and capitalization/expensing.
• Variance analysis
• Year-end close (prepare info for tax preparers and answer questions)
• Assist with other accounting projects, as necessary

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• BSC/BA in accounting, finance or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Basic understanding of accrual based accounting

Work Environment:

• Office environment utilizing a variety of computer software

Physical Requirements:

• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to critically think and solve problems with minimal supervision

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to attend and participate in meetings of various lengths