Accountant

At Eastwood Industries we believe that people are the most important ingredient of any business. It is the people who tell the true story of what that business stands for—and it is the people who ultimately determine what can be achieved. That is why creating a culture based on trust, respect, and inclusion is a high priority for us. We encourage and trust our people to always reach higher, learn more, and live up to their potential, delivering our customers the best global people management solutions possible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ACCOUNTANT position deals with financial issues of normal to medium complexity to support business processes.

Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: (other duties may be assigned)

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. 
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information. 
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options. 
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports. 
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. 
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions. 
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. 
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups. 
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. 

THIS POSITION WILL DEVELOP AN EXPANDED UNDERSTANDING OF OUR:

• Business and accounting practices
• Systems and procedures
• Apply accounting knowledge
• Participate on and lead teams.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INCLUDE THE GENERAL NATURE OF WORK PERFORMED. IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE DETAILED INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB

[Certified_Public_Accountant]

Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• 5-7 years: Accounting

PREFERRED

• 8-12 years: In an accounting or finance role. At least 3 years in a senior or managerial role.

BEHAVIORS

REQUIRED

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

PREFERRED

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

MOTIVATIONS

REQUIRED

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

PREFERRED

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Skills required:
REQUIRED

• Critical Thinking - Advanced

• Accounting - Expert

PREFERRED

• Workforce Planning - Intermediate

• Auditing - Intermediate

• Microsoft Excel - Expert