Accountant Analyst

SUMMARY:

Provides financial information to management by maintaining the general ledger activity, preparing
financial statements and supporting worksheets and other miscellaneous spreadsheets from reports and
schedules. Reconciles general ledger accounts, prepares various state and federal tax reports, manages
company purchasing cards, and processes brokerage transactions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Controls the activity going through the General Ledger by opening/closing periods and
preparing/importing journal entries. Submits and codes various invoices and payment
distributions. Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
2. Supports management decision-making by compiling information for financial statements
(Balance Sheet/Income Statement/Cash Flow), preparing miscellaneous reports such as expense
analysis, historical trends, collateral/compliance reports and various account reconciliations.
3. Maintains accounting control and staff by ensuring that proper policies and procedures are
followed. Maintains new vendor setup process, TIN verification and ACH payment verification
policies.
4. Monitors and confirms financial condition by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account
information, trends and variance analysis. Provides information to external auditors and supports
auditors in year-end audit.
5. Complies with Federal, State, and Local legal requirements by enforcing adherence to
requirements and advising management on needed actions. Completes and returns tax returns for
state and federal agencies. Completes other required state annual reporting and association dues.
6. Demonstrates strong computer software skills by serving as point of contact for other
functional users in the event users have a question, acting as a liaison between IT and the end
user. Demonstrates proficient understanding of MS Excel through the ability to use and develop
formulas, fix spreadsheet errors and improve efficiencies through software tools. Actively
participates in GL software (Oracle) upgrades, process improvements and trainings.
7. Maintains trust, confidence and protects the company by following internal controls, keeping
information confidential and disclosing only on a need to know as per company policy. Ensures
high ethical standards for self and staff. Fosters a spirit of respect, trust and cooperation.
8. Contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Contributes to the
Company effort by continually looking for ways to improve productivity within department by
use of better technology, procedures, and use of resources.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:


Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business with a major in accounting.
Two years of experience in accounting a plus
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures
Strong computer skills with MS Office products, most importantly Excel.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of complex variables in situations where
only limited standardization exists
Ability to prioritize and be detail oriented
Good working knowledge of English, grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, etc. with the ability to
write reports, policies, and procedures.
Ability to communicate with staff members, top management, banks, auditors and tax authorities.
Ability to work under pressure of constant deadlines and to make judgments about account
transactions.
Ability to work with a wide variety of personalities and demographic backgrounds