Accountant

Department:

Job Summary:

The staff accountant will be a key member of the accounting team and play a key role in the financial statement preparation and period end close process. In addition to general accounting, the staff accountant will assist the department and its business partners in ensuring best in class reporting and collaboration.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review general ledger accounts for reasonableness
• Prepare allocating and adjusting journal entries
• Perform periodic account analysis and reconciliations
• Maintain and balance general ledger accounts
• Researching and correcting account discrepancies
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals
• Answer Accounting and Financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed
• Respond to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Two years of accounting experience preferred with an emphasis on analytical type processes
• Working understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and related terminology
• Experience with ERP system, SAP preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with functional techniques related to analysis and accounting processes
• Hands on working knowledge of day-to-day accounting processes
• Understanding of journal entries, their effects, and their purpose
• An understanding of “the why” and “the how” of business transactions and their effects on the financial statements
• Working knowledge of analytical reviews, review of account details and balances
• Strong time management, planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
• Good communication skills for communicating with support personnel and management
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills