Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accountant prepares financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. 

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in preparing periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements
• Maintains the general ledger
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks
• Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies
• As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software
• Performs other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Three to five years of accounting experience, required
• A combination of education and experience may fulfill the above requirements
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles
• Highly proficient with accounting software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.