Job Description

Purpose:
Assists in the preparation and review of components of the financial statements for the organizations assigned. This includes preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliation's, and reviewing transactions to ensure proper financial reporting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Accounting specialists also act as liaisons with the organizations operational departments for specific financial questions or concerns.

Accountabilities:

Prepares and records journal entries in the general ledger, as assigned.
Ensures assigned reconciliation's and other financial reporting responsibilities are completed in an accurate, neat and timely manner with adequate support to ensure prompt reporting of data.
Monitors and reconciles detailed subsidiary ledgers to general ledger.
Acts as a liaison between departments, facilitates communications, and addresses issues accordingly.
Assists with the preparation of requested documentation during internal and external audits.
Performs administrative duties and other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education Required: Associate's Degree in Accounting.
Experience Required:Typically requires 2 years of experience in accounting support.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel software, general ledger system, accounts payable system, misc. billing system, fixed asset system, and other accounting systems as appropriate.
Aptitude to work with detail accurately.
Possess analytical skills specifically in the area of financial reports.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Capability to independently organize and prioritize the workload.
May require lifting up to 10 lbs. occasionally.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Exposed to normal office environment.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

This job was posted on Sat Oct 17 2020 and expired on Mon Nov 02 2020.

Minimum $35K /yr

$46K /yr Average

Maximum $86K /yr

Tasks

Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.

Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.

Prepare adjusting journal entries.

Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.

Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.

Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.

Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.

Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts.

Maintain or examine the records of government agencies.

Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.

Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans.

Represent clients before taxing authorities and provide support during litigation involving financial issues.

Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals.

Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel and direct their work activities.

Appraise, evaluate, and inventory real property and equipment, recording information such as the description, value, and location of property.

Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, or maintain solutions to business and financial problems.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.