Corporate Accountant
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Responsible for preparing payroll accounting journal entries, assisting with month end close tasks, conducting periodic account reconciliations, identifying process improvements, and maintaining the general ledger.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares payroll journal entries on a weekly and monthly basis.Participates in month end close cycle and general ledger reconciliations.Assists with administration of employee expense reporting system.Completes management reports for analysis, as needed.Assists with the completion of interim and annual external and internal audits.Leads process improvement initiatives.Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISESkills and AbilitiesUnderstands complex accounting and accounting principles.Detail oriented.Professional team work skillsWrites routine reports and correspondence.Utilizes common-sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.Deals with problems involving several known and unknown variables in situations of routine nature.Plans the time, method, manner, and/or performance sequence of own work; may also occasionally assist in planning work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.Frequently makes decisions of both minor and major importance, which may affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.
Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (required).One to three years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a related field (preferred).
Computer SkillsAdvanced: Accounting, alphanumeric data entry, Excel spreadsheet, word processing/typing, ERP systems (JDE Enterprise 1)Basic: Microsoft Office, SAP Concur, ADP
Certificates and LicensesCPA or currently studying for the CPA (preferred).
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