Job Description
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Timely and accurate general ledger journal entries, financial reporting, and clean reconciliations
- Responsible for continuous improvement and innovation in all general accounting functions
- supervise 2 direct reports in the management of general accounting tasks and the monthly close process
DUTIES :
Supervise at least 2 direct reports, guiding and reviewing their workLeads and trains assigned general accounting team membersPrepare journal entries with a high degree of accuracy, reviewing supporting documentation and providing related analysis as needed within deadlinesResearch and reconcile various general ledger accounts on a monthly basis and prepare correcting entries as necessaryPerform trending analysis of financial activity and identify potential adjustments as well as opportunities for more accurate reportingPrepare commission reporting utilizing various systems and queries, reconciling liabilities to the general ledger with adjusting entriesAssist with external audits, including foreign statutory audits.Additional duties as assignedRequirements
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :
3+ years of experience as an Accountant in a public or private industryBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance requiredKnowledge of GAAPExperience in a large company with multiple business unitsDemonstrated growth in the field of accountingCPA is a plusKnowledge of fixed assets and inventory is a plusExperience with Microsoft GP / F& O is a plusSKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Must be able to multitask and adjust to new situations quicklyMust have excellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenMust be extremely detail-oriented and have a positive attitudeAbility to follow set standards and take directionAbility to analyze and propose solutions to problemsExcellent organizational skills : accurate and thoroughProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including :Word : document formatting, templates, and mail mergeExcel : spreadsheets, formulas, pivot tables, v-lookups, data reporting, and analysisOutlook : calendar management, task coordination, and handling high-volume correspondenceMonth End Close, General Ledger, Financial Statement Audits, Account Reconciliation, Journal Entries