Accountant

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits: 401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountsHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurance Genesis Health Clubs’ Accounting Team is looking for a forward-thinking and dynamic professional, who would love to work in a fast-paced corporate accounting office. This full-time accountant role will be responsible for cash management, monthly G/L entry and reconciliations, as well as P&L vs. Budget analysis. Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field of study, have a minimum of 2-5 years previous G/L experience, be proficient in Excel, utilize excellent communication and organization skills and can multi-task. Candidate must also have the ability to function with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Managing all monthly, quarterly and yearly accounting operations for multiple entitiesPrepare balance sheets, profit and loss statements and various other financial reports such as the company’s budget and financial forecastsAssist with cash flow management responsibilities that include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expensesConduct month-end and year-end close processReconcile bank accountsCollect, analyze and summarize financial information with the ability to recognize and correct discrepanciesResearching and analyzing accounting data to develop specialized reports for managementAudit financial transactions and document accounting control proceduresKeep information confidential and secureKeep up with financial policies, regulation and legislationMaintain accounting filing system, chart of accounts and controls of accounting transactionsReview and prepare financial statement analysis and reports for company divisionsProcess and oversee monthly closings; reviewing general ledger, analyzing budget variance, reconciling balance sheet and preparing journal entriesCoordinate cash flow reports for all company operationsPrepare management cost reports on development projects, and provide analysis and forecasts for investments, pricing, negotiations, etc.Manage time effectively to meet and exceed deadlines to ensure availability for additional projectsReview and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures Preferred Experience and Knowledge Base Computing and paying retail sales taxPreparation of tax returnsPayroll taxes