Accountant Job Description

The Accountant will provide support with a variety of accounting activities and related tasks. The Accountant will be responsible for re-allocating invoices as well as G/L account analysis affecting financial programs within the organization.

Accountant Responsibilities

• Helps re-allocate monthly expenses
• Reviews general ledger account and department classifications for all affiliates entities
• Performs general account analysis
• Prepares accrued and prepaid schedules
• Assists with monthly bank reconciliations
• Various other analysis as requested
• Various ad hoc reports as requested
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Accountant Requirements and Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Staff Accountant 4-6 years of experience
• Possession of strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments
• Able to work collectively with other team members
• MS Office skills essential
• Strong MS Excel skills required
• Knowledge of Great Plain 2018 accounting software a plus

Knowledge:

• Accounting — Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• 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.
• Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications.

Work Activities:

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Excel Skills – Proficiency with common Excel functions like vlookup and pivot tables preferrable.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

 Accountant Compensation

60-65k, depending on level of experience