Accountant

Job Details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Lincoln Sprague

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a strong focus on cost accounting.
• Experience with tracking revenue as a percentage of completion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to direct and supervise accounting and financial processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Preparing asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documenting financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommending financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizing current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiating financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintaining accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guiding accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Securing financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintaining financial security by following internal controls.
• Preparing payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answering accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Preparing special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintaining customer confidence and protecting operations by keeping financial information confidential.