Position Mission :
Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing basic financial reports.
Records journal entries, performs variance analysis and account reconciliations. Processes reports to support account details and assists field personnel with issues and questions.
Reports to an Accounting Manager.
Position Performance Measures :
Timely completion of tasks (maintaining / meeting deadlines on a daily / monthly and ad hoc basis)
Quality of tasks (accuracy - lacking errors and providing meaningful documentation to support entries and / or position when decisions are made)
Capacity (ability to maintain / manage volume of locations which can be impacted by the complexity of said locations / business)
Responsibilities :
Ensures general ledger accounts are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Journal entry preparation and entry
Performs account reconciliations
Assists field personnel with account analysis and research
Evaluates trends, identifies and investigates unusual or unexpected account variances
Generates daily and monthly reports to assist in above duties
Makes recommendations to resolve issues and makes corrections, as necessary
Assists with monthly close process
Performs other accounting research as needed
Prepares sales tax returns and makes all payments
Performs bank reconciliations
Verifies transactions from electronic sales system
Promotes teamwork between operational groups and departments
Other duties as assigned
Experience Requirements / Qualifications :
Bachelor Degree in Accounting
Basic knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures as relates to general ledger accounting
PeopleSoft experience preferred
Strong analytical skills
Problem solving abilities
Detail oriented
Excellent computer skills, especially with Excel
Excellent oral / written communication skills
Strong work ethic
Team player