Job Description
Our firm has partnered with a fast growing, entreprenuerial, industry leader in their search for an Accountant to join their Finance team and help take the company to the next level. This is a newly created position added due to continued company growth. The person hired will report directly to the Controller and enjoy a wide variety of duties/responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone that wants to learn and advance.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the Monthly & Annual Closings
- Reconcile bank accounts
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and analyze for discrepancies
- Record and reconcile credit card accounts.
- Maintain bank note schedules and reconciliations.
- Record payments received and follow up on outstanding invoices
- Ensure proper coding of invoices and assist AP as needed
- Review, code, and record expense reports
- Maintain payroll records and assist with payroll processing
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
- Provide Job Costing information
- Setup new jobs and ensure estimates are set up
- Prepare/gather materials for external auditors.
- Provide assistance to the external auditors as needed.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Must have experience in AP, AR, and GL
- Understand how processes work independently and collectively
- Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
- Proficiency in MS Office, ERPs and accounting software.
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks.
- Data entry and word processing skills.
- Ability to stay well organized, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with concentration in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 18 hours in Accounting
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounting