Accounting Specialist

Description:

This position will have a wide range of responsibilities. Candidates that are energetic, detail oriented, analytical and open to mentorship by the Accounting Manager are encouraged to apply!

Duties:

• Prepares standard monthly journal entry work papers and records entries in general ledger.
• Completes monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including; prepaid expenses, inventory, fixed assets, intercompany accounts and accrued taxes.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations of all cash accounts.
• Maintains fixed asset sub-ledger and completes monthly depreciation/amortization schedules and journal entries.
• Assists with financial analysis prior to executive management review of financial statements for each month end close.
• Leads research and analysis of accounting related issues and projects.
• Reports and initiates payment of monthly sales and use tax to appropriate authorities.
• Continuously evaluates potential areas for improvement in reconciliation and reporting tools and practices.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2-4 years of accounting experience required.
• Demonstrable understanding of accounting principles required.
• Experience with Microsoft based accounting systems preferred (e.g. Great Plains, MS NAV, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs required with at least an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication skills required.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Experience in working within month end close time constraints a plus.

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