Accountant

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Provides financial information and reporting to Accounting Manager by researching and analyzing accounting data, month-end close activities, billing, A/R, A/P, and account reconciliations.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Ensure accuracy of all financial statements.
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements consistent with US GAAP, and monthly financial reporting package.
• Investigate through communication with different departments reasons for significant account variances.
• Prepare documentations as necessary for audit.

Account Reconciliations:

• Reconcile accounts receivable, revenues, cash, and other accounts as assigned.

Month-End Close Process / Journal entries:

• Responsible for preparing and entry of monthly journal entries in JD Edwards.
• Communicate with different departments to gather necessary documentations and information necessary for month-end close.
• Maintains Accounts Payable and Accounts receivables including transactions into JDE as needed.

 

Administration:

• Coordinates monthly financial packet.
• Other miscellaneous duties as will be requested from the Accounting Manager.

 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Skills/Abilities:  

• 2-3 years recent accounting experience.

• Good understanding of accounting principles and practices.

• Ability to prepare reports and ensure the work provided is accurate.

• Demonstrate ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.

• Ability to work effectively with various departments as well as with external customers.

• Commitment to excellence and high standards.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

• Show great attention to detail.

 

Computer Skills:  Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office:  Word, Excel, Powerpoint.  JD Edwards or similar accounting software experience required.