Accountant I

About the Role

Our client is seeking an Entry Accountant for a 1-year remote-based contract supporting NM Field Offices across the country. The Milwaukee Home Office team performs day-to-day transactional accounting, AP, commission processing, and period close for field offices around the country. Candidates must be able to commit to the role for at least a year, as training typically takes 2+ months. There may be possibilities on the team for employee transition.

Responsibilities

• Perform transactional accounting for field offices using JD Edwards
• Process vouchers and enter journal entries
• Process commissions
• Perform period closing reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Support payroll processing
• Process 1099s
• Train new contractors
• Maintain relationships with assigned offices
• Handle office-specific accounting projects
• Communicate frequently with NM field offices, requiring professional communication and proper grammar

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (formal accounting education required)
• Knowledge of journal entries (credits/debits) and understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency in Excel, including ability to maintain and manipulate a worksheet accurately
• Proficiency in Outlook for email and calendaring
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks while working in a dynamic environment
• Technology savvy
• Professional communication skills with proper grammar