About the job
Accountant I is an entry-level accounting position responsible for many records within the
company that the accountant must keep track of. Records will include but may not be limited
to: liabilities, assets, tax liabilities, profit and loss, and any of the organization's other financial activities. The accountant will also be responsible for preparing the financial reports by reviewing and analyzing the financial data received from the company. Management will also require the accountant to generate and interpret financial records. In addition to preparing reports and maintaining records, the accountant will also be in charge of maintaining the general ledger. The accountant will be trusted with the financial data of the company and will be required to examine the data to make sure that all financial records are accurate.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
- Maintain general ledger as needed.
- Analyze financial data in order to prepare financial reports.
- Generate and interpret financial records and statements for management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Skills:
- Knowledge of general ledger accounting.
- Knowledge of an Accounting Shared Services Center environment.
- Evaluate, analyze, and prioritize data in various forms and formats.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures (US GAAP).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) at a proficient level.
- Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques at a proficient level.
- Professional communication skills (phone, interpersonal, written, verbal, etc.).
- Self-motivated, proactive, detail oriented and a team player.
- Time management and time critical prioritization skills.