Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

FLSA Status : Exempt

Summary

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties as assigned :

• Performs a wide variety of regular and recurring moderately complex accounting functions requiring full professional competency in accordance with GAAP.
• Month-End closing responsibilities including detailed account and transaction analysis. Maintain documentation supporting account balances and transactions.
• Monthly reconciliation of General Ledger Accounts. Prepare General Ledger Journal Entries.
• Prepare financial statements on a computerized accounting system. Create financial reporting packages for senior management.
• Prepare management reports which include historical results, budget, forecasts, and / or financial trends.
• Creates and maintains highly complex Excel spreadsheets containing detailed financial information.
• Supports the fulfillment of external reporting requirements including government surveys, taxes, and audit requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Education and / or Experience / Knowledge

Position requires completion of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2-4 years of experience in accounting / finance role, or equivalent education and experience. Microsoft Office : Excel & Word. Accounting software : Epicor V10 preferred.

Responsibility

This job is responsible for following a series of logically and directly related orders, tasks and procedures while working under moderate supervision. The work sequence and specific assignments may vary on a daily or weekly basis. Work progress is reviewed less frequently and usually on a spot check basis. Errors in work affect the accuracy or reliability of further processes or services.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All external hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a criminal background check.

Language Skill

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Customer Orientation

Must demonstrate concern and take actions to meet requirements and high standards of quality of both internal and external customers. Must display courtesy and sensitivity. Manage difficult situations. Meet commitments. Respond promptly to customer needs. Solicit customer feedback to improve service.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Jamco is passionate about providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package and pleased to offer the following to eligible employees-