Job Description
The Accountant roles are responsible for performing monthly corporate accounting functions including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis and preparation of monthly reporting.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Accountant: Level 1
- Initiate and process journal entries into various accounts
- Record, classify and summarize financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve differences
- Operate various software applications, such as spreadsheets, databases, SAP GL and reporting package to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports
- Appraise controls and make recommendations for improvement in processes and procedures
- Interact with all levels of the organization with the ability to support request for information and explain accounting transactions
- Review accounting workpapers, financial statements, and other documents for revisions, as assigned
- All other duties as assigned
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Accountant: Level 1
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 0 – 1 years Accounting experience
- CPA or CPA candidate (preferred)
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and the analysis and reporting of financial data including an understanding of the basic financial statements
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, Access and Word)
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to perform under time constraints
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Knowledge and experience in Lawson and SAP GL helpful, but not required
- Experience working with State and Local Sales & Use Tax desired, but not required
- Ability to think critically and work independently
- Self motivated
- Ability to handle multiple projects and work under pressure
DISCLAIMER
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department and the company.