Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accountant to join our finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing a wide range of accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established financial standards. Your expertise will support the organization’s financial health by maintaining precise records, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where your skills in accounting systems and financial concepts will drive operational success.
Duties
- Prepare and analyze journal entries, ensuring proper debits and credits in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other regulatory standards.
- Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis to verify accuracy of financial data.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes using financial software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar systems.
- Perform month-end closing activities, including general ledger reconciliation and financial statement preparation.
- Handle payroll management tasks utilizing systems like ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, or Ceridian, ensuring timely and accurate employee payments.
- Support internal controls compliance, including SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) procedures, and assist with audit preparations.
- Assist with governmental accounting requirements and non-profit accounting practices as needed.
- Utilize Excel data analysis skills for detailed financial reporting and data entry tasks while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.
- Proven experience in corporate accounting or public accounting environments with strong knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting standards.
- Proficiency in multiple accounting software platforms such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar systems; experience with Workday or UltiPro is a plus.
- Familiarity with financial concepts including balance sheet reconciliation, account reconciliation, journal entries, debits & credits, and double-entry bookkeeping.
- Strong technical accounting skills coupled with excellent numeracy and math abilities for precise data entry and account analysis.
- Experience with payroll systems like ADP or Kronos and understanding of payroll management processes.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle confidential information discreetly while managing multiple priorities efficiently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—especially Excel—for spreadsheets, data analysis, and reporting tasks.
Join our team to play a crucial role in maintaining our organization’s financial integrity! We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your expertise in accounting systems and financial services can thrive—empowering you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day.
Pay: $61,115.49 - $73,601.45 per year
Work Location: In person