The Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the monthly close process, including but not limited to bank reconciliations, general ledger and balance sheet account reconciliations, account rollforwards, journal entry preparation via import schedules, variance analyses, financial statement preparation, audit assistance, and other duties as assigned. This individual must be detail-oriented, hands-on, analytical, and able to do technical accounting research and writing. S/he must also be able to thrive in a fast-paced results-oriented environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare and review general ledger accrual imports
- Perform and prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and roll forwards
- Prepare bank entries to record cash transactions
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations for various bank accounts via ERP system
- Prepare, review, and submit journal entries with valid back-up support
- Review and maintain monthly recurring and prepaid entries
- Perform variance analyses to explain fluctuations on general ledger accounts
- Support team on month-end close procedures
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements
- Assist with preparing documentation to help assist in audit
- Act as a back-up to other accounting team members as needed
- Knowledge of GAAP Standards
- Consistent follow-through and ability (and flexibility) to multi-task, as well as effectively balance priorities to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from various departments within the organization
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- 1 to 3 years of experience as an accountant or bookkeeper preferred
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of financial statement preparation and presentation preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting debits and credits
- Experience with Workday Financial is a plus
- CPA Preferred