Staff Accountant

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Accountant is responsible for account reconciliations, month-end closing activities, and financial reporting. This position is a key contributor of the General Ledger Group ensuring timely and accurate closing of the books and full understanding and reconciliation of the financial ledger.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

The Accountant reports to the Accounting Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary responsibilities of this role include the following :

• Reconciles bank accounts by gathering and balancing information
• Prepares account reconciliations (cash and cash equivalents, liabilities, prepaids, etc.)
• Coordinates with HR to properly record payroll related accounting transactions (accruals, benefits, bonus, etc.)
• Record and reconcile debt related transactions.
• Prepare analysis of accounts as requested
• Reconciles intercompany transactions and researches discrepancies
• Assists in month-end / year-end closing by posting adjusting and accrual entries
• Prepares consolidation package schedules to support Annual Report preparation
• Assists in Interim and Year-End external audits
• Provides commentary for monthly variance analysis
• Other special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business with emphasis in Accounting or 3-5 year related accounting experience
• Excellent math and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Efficient scheduling and monitoring of numerous tasks at the same time
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures and extended work hours.
• MS Office Proficiency; Excel (formulas, pivot tables, V lookup), PowerPoint, Word
• SAP and BPC a plus

GMP DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

GMP Decision Making Authority : None

We are an EEO Employer, including disability & vets.