JOB SUMMARY

• Accountant prepares, examines, or analyzes accounting records and financial statements.
• Analyzes and reports on business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations.
• Establishes, maintains, and coordinates accounting and accounting control policies and procedures.

JOB DUTIES

• Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the culture
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

• Performs all work according to applicable rules and regulations including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and organization policies and procedures
• Assists in maintaining and coordinating accounting control policies and procedures
• Generates timely standard reports such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements
• Assists with the monthly and annual close process by completing assigned accounting functions and making appropriate and accurate journal entries
• Reconciles general ledger accounts in a timely manner, research and reports material reconciling issues to management
• May perform various accounting functions such as fixed assets, prepaid, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing
• Assists with periodic internal and external audits including the annual external audit of financial statements
• Contributes to accounting system maintenance, upgrade, and conversion efforts
• Maintains regular communication with the management team, providing relevant fiscal information to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements
• Works on moderately complex accounting issues where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• Demonstrates skills as a proficient user of client server financial systems, and Microsoft Office
• Reviews, records, analyzes, and reports accounting transactions and ensures the integrity of accounting records for completeness, accuracy, appropriateness, and reasonableness
• Conducts research and provides accounting guidance related to proposed transactions to ensure appropriate treatment

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree: Accounting, Finance, or related field (Required)

EXPERIENCE

Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Thorough understanding of US GAAP
• Previous experience with Workday (Preferred)
• General ledger experience
• Experience preparing financial statements
• Experience with account reconciliation
• Experience with accounting journals for month end close
• Ability to initiate research in accounting system to understand transactions

CERTIFICATIONS

CPA Certified Public Accountant (Preferred) or CPA Candidate (Preferred)