Accountant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules, and perform financial analyses related to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare, review, and analyze account reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Support interim and year-end external audit activities by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Review and analyze prepaid expense accounts to ensure proper accounting treatment and timely expense recognition.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and generate related reporting.
• Provide depreciation forecast information to the Financial Planning team upon request.
• Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly support as needed related to the capital acquisition process.
• Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled timely and accurately.
• Prepare intercompany balance confirmations report on a quarterly basis.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual government reports.
• Aid in ad-hoc projects (e.g., to streamline, automate and simplify various G/L activities).
• Provide general accounting support in other day-to-day responsibilities.
• Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation to support a strong internal control environment and operational consistency.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness in reviewing financial data, preparing analyses, and completing accounting transactions.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Builds effective working relationships and collaborates across functions while also maintaining the ability to work independently and manage individual responsibilities.
• Organization and Time Management: Effectively prioritizes multiple tasks, manages competing deadlines, and maintains well-organized records and documentation.
• Communication Skills: Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey financial information to various stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and develop practical solutions to accounting issues.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrates sound judgment and initiative in resolving accounting and reconciliation issues.
• Adaptability: Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and respond to changing business priorities.
• Process Improvement Mindset: Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance accounting processes.
• Integrity and Accountability: Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates ethical conduct, accountability, and commitment to financial accuracy and compliance.