Accountant (ll)

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Job Description

 

Accountant II is a mid-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.

 

Job Duties And Responsibilities

 

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

 

Knowledge of general ledger accounting.

 

 Knowledge of A/P transaction process and A/R transaction process.

 

 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.

 

 Bachelor’s Degree Required

 

 Master’s Degree Preferred

 

 3 – 5 years of directly related or closely related experience

 

Typical office environment

 

 Overtime may be required

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee

 

to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

 

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and to reach

 

above shoulders with hands and arms in order to file a variety of documents; use hands and fingers

 

to input data to information system; and talk or hear in order to gather and provide information on

 

departmental processes. The employee is often required to sit in order to process information and

 

conduct data entry activities.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

 

Work is performed in a climate-controlled office without exposure to adverse environmental

 

conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise

 

extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or

 

pathogenic substances.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.