POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for performing accounting duties that require discretion and independent judgment to comply with financial reporting requirements set by existing and new federal regulations.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Makes recommendations to manager after evaluating different courses of action and offers suggestions on a regular basis about how procedures should change (eg, to make them more efficient or to comply with changing regulations).
- Prepares monthly ledger entries and reconciliations.
- Prepares monthly and quarterly management and board reports.
- Assists with internal and external audit requests.
- Maintains assigned corporate subsidiaries including monthly accounting, reporting, budgets and reforecast.
- Reviews and researches management requests.
- Responsible for the completion of all compliance training related to the position.
- Must understand all applicable laws and regulations that apply to the position and complies with the requirements.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs all other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: One (1) to two (2) years accounting or auditing experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Knowledge of PC based accounting systems a plus.
- Good organizational skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree required; concentration in Accounting preferred. CPA or CPA candidate a plus.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel for meetings, projects, training or seminars if needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk; use hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
EQUIPMENT: MS Office PC, phone and standard office equipment.