Accountant

About the role

Responsible for preparing financial records, including general ledger and journal entries, and account reconciliation. Maintains supporting documentation, and assists Divisional and Corporate controllers with projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and process journal entries as required to accurately reflect financial activities for a given period.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP accounting principles
• Process Accounts Payable/Intercompany invoices and documentation, issuing timely payment
• Confirmation of outstanding AR & AP from sister companies
• Compare invoices against purchase orders and investigate as needed
• Prepare financial schedules and variance analysis
• Complete Account Reconciliations
• Complete J-Sox testing for sister companies
• Prepare supporting financial schedules
• Support Divisional and Corporate Finance goals, completing projects as assigned
• Assist in special projects as assigned

Skills

• Demonstrated understanding of industry best practices and regulations within the accounting field
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to prepare, process, and maintain complex records and reports
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to drive teamwork and work well with all levels of employees
• Demonstrated professionalism and attention to detail
• Excellent organization skills with ability to prioritize and multi-task

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience.
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
• May include: standing, walking, bending, reaching, grabbing, twisting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.