Accountant

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Privately held, locally owned company

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Opportunity for continued career advancement
Great work life balance
Medical, Dental, Vision
401k with matching
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Job Details

Job Details:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Permanent Accountant to join our dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced organization with a vibrant culture. As a Permanent Accountant, you will be responsible for managing all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets. You will be playing a key role in our financial health by managing our day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring our financial data is accurate and up-to-date.

Responsibilities:
1. Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
2. Document financial transactions by entering account information.
3. Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
4. Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
5. Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
6. Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
7. Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
8. Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
9. Secure financial information by completing database backups.
10. Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
11. Prepare payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
12. Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
13. Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
14. Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
15. Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
2. Proven experience as a financial controller, accounting supervisor, chief or senior accountant.
3. Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.
4. Awareness of business trends.
5. Familiarity with financial accounting statements.
6. Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
7. Hands-on experience with accounting software packages.
8. Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
9. Accuracy and attention to detail.
10. Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
11. Intermediate understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
12. Experience with ledger functions and account reconciliations.
13. Must have 2+ years of accounting experience.
14. CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
15. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
16. Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.
17. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
18. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
19. Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.

We're looking for someone who is not just an accountant but a strategic thinker and planner, someone who can bring a new level of financial analysis to our company. If you're passionate about numbers, financial planning, and data analysis, we'd like to meet you!

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