Accountant, Staff Job Description
Accountant, staff
provides world class accounting and financial analysis support for BCycle business unit; assume direct ownership for general ledger maintenance, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Accountant, Staff Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Timely and accurate preparation of audited financial statements for the company in accordance with US GAAP
Partner with Accounts Payable on various intercompany items
Cash management & treasury functions
General ledger account analysis and reconciliations
Produce Balance Sheet account analysis and provide all supporting schedules
Assist with preparation of schedules, analysis and system documentation as required for external audit
Liaise with other departments and external auditors
Completing data reconciliations
Preparing monthly, weekly, and ad hoc reports and analysis
Documenting financial transactions
Accountant, Staff Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Accountant, Staff
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPA, MBA, CMA, CRC, CLASP, CRIS, NAFTA
Education for Accountant, Staff
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Employers hiring for the accountant, staff job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Education, Communication, Business/Administration, Manufacturing, Reading, Management, Auditing
Skills for Accountant, Staff
Desired skills for accountant, staff include:
Microsoft Office Applications
ERP systems : this is an advantage
Accounts payable
Basic accounting principles
GAAP
General accounting procedures
Areas related to primary job function through training courses
Foreign exchange accounts
Oracle
Review written material
Desired experience for accountant, staff includes:
Familiar with the Construction industry
Preparing and maintaining resort properties financial reports including reconciliations and supporting documentation
Accounting and reporting packages for multiple funds (BDC's, Mortgage REIT's and Property REITs)
Managing intercompany reconciliation process
Maintain monthly support schedules and reconciliations
Coordinate and organize support for new contracts and credits/cancellations
Accountant, Staff Examples
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Accountant, Staff Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an accountant, staff. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for accountant, staff
- Process daily transactions in accounts payable including invoices, miscellaneous receipts and vendor payments
- Work with Data Base Analyst to improve Oracle system and reporting
- Recording financial transactions in accordance with (GAAP)
- Preparation of annual reforecasts and GAAP financial statements
- Apply corporate financial policies, government legislation, and accounting theory when identified by Financial Analyst
- Support databases for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts
- Assist analyst in making recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies
- Maintain and record fixed asset sub-ledger, including the creation of weekly fixed asset additional journal entries and month-end depreciation entries in General Ledger System
- Prepare month-end processing related journal entries such as accruals, Revenue recognition
- Prepare analysis and narratives on a monthly basis by accessing information within the general accounting system and forward to appropriate team members
Qualifications for accountant, staff
- Conduct initial internal control evaluations of firm and its affiliates
- Participate in month-end close processes such as preparation of journal entries and reconciliations across various accounting functions
- Prepare original entries for items that are not interfaced
- Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
- Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost
- Conduct physical inventories and monitor cycle count program
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Our company is looking for an accountant, staff. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for accountant, staff
- Assist with testing for system enhancements and reports required for management, financial reporting and general ledger reconciliations
- Checking completeness of Journal Entries in compliance to company policy
- Assisting team members in their absence
- Resolving accounting discrepancies
- Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare journal entries to accounts
- Posting T&E expenses to the general ledger
- Assisting the month-end closing
- Assisting with month/quarter end process, including journal entries, review of transactions for completeness and accuracy and balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisting with quarterly management reporting, including commentary on major variances to budget and trends
- Assisting with the computerization and maintenance of Fixed Asset Register in a timely and efficient manner, in accordance with the company policies and Accounting Standards
Qualifications for accountant, staff
- Looking for a quick learning Team player that is highly motivated and energetic
- Must be extremely proactive, have strong initiative and be self-motivated
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, SAP experience a plus
- Multi-location accounting experience
- Experience with Lawson, Movex, JDA, Auditworks or Hyperion a plus
- CPA/MBA also a plus
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an accountant, staff. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for accountant, staff
- Provide oversight for accounts payable, cash management and accounts receivable
- Assist in the monthly/quarterly/annual financial close process
- Coordinate with the accounting group in the Pharmaceutical division regarding intercompany accounts and consolidation
- Coordinate check runs and wire transfers with management and mail checks to vendors
- Dispute billing issues with vendors
- Processing of individual expense reports
- Ensure all invoices have appropriate approval before acceptance for payment
- Maintain detail of un-invoiced contractual obligations (payments, milestones, royalties) and ensure that the balances are paid in accordance with contractual agreements
- General ledger transaction processing, including related AP accruals
- File invoices and purchase orders once processed/paid
Qualifications for accountant, staff
- Comfortable working in a demanding fast-paced environment, taking on new tasks, handling multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline driven department
- 1+ year of related Accounting experience is required
- Preferably 2 years experience in the manufacturing industry and/or in public accounting with experience in serving manufacturing clients
- 1-7 years experience in Accounting, Audit or Tax
- CPA or Masters a plus
- Public Accounting experience is a huge plus
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Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of accountant, staff. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for accountant, staff
- General ledger and financial reporting functions
- Managing expense reporting process and working with administrative staff to ensure accurate and timely submission of receipts
- Supporting monthly financial close by validating actual results and providing commentary on variances to budget/forecast
- Preparing ad-hoc analyses of accounts
- Facilitating information flow from the US and other offices to ensure timely recording and reporting of information
- Providing financial support to non-finance departments located in the US office
- Performing filing and copying
- Prepare journal entries and general ledger reconciliations associated with daily cash activity, payroll, intercompany activity
- Performing daily, weekly and monthly accounting functions
- Maintaining mappings for automated entries of data feeds from internal systems and electronic external bank information
Qualifications for accountant, staff
- CPA license is strongly preferred but not required
- Years’ experience that includes account analysis or reconciliation, preferably in a multi-national manufacturing environment
- The ability to work effectively in a team and across teams when necessary
- Ability to develop relationships throughout the company and to work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external agencies
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently while being flexible
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently handling time pressures
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Our company is looking for an accountant, staff. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for accountant, staff
- Process/record accounts payable transactions and ensure all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Ensure accurate accounting transactions are in accordance with GAAP
- Monthly, quarterly, and annually review of financial reporting
- Create and send out invoices to existing clients
- Assist with projections and variance analysis
- Conduct monthly and quarterly reconciliation
- Compile accounting and financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, or as otherwise requested
- Analyze revenue streams for the various business lines
- Prepare presentation decks for Managing Director and other senior team members as needed
- Assist in managing the Audit and Tax reporting for the Firm
Qualifications for accountant, staff
- Six months of accounting experience
- 1-3 years of experience working with a Big 4 or midsize firm
- Hotel Management experience
- Knowledge of JDE and/or Hyperion suite
- At least 3 years experience in financial reporting and accounting
- Navision/Jet reports experience is a plus