Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accountant to join our team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist who enjoys working across accounts payable, general ledger activities, reconciliations, and day-to-day financial operations while supporting accurate and timely reporting. The position offers the opportunity to partner with both finance and operational teams to strengthen accounting processes, resolve discrepancies, and help maintain reliable financial records.

Responsibilities:

• Manage general ledger accounts by reviewing activity, maintaining accuracy, and ensuring financial data is complete.

• High Volume Accounts payable activities, maintaining records, and assisting with billing and payment issue resolution.

• Prepare and record journal entries for routine and non-routine transactions in support of monthly accounting activity.

• Complete account and bank reconciliations, investigate variances, and follow through on corrective actions.

• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close tasks, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet support.

• Partner with operations-focused teams to confirm that transportation, freight, and related service costs are captured correctly in the financial records.

• Review vendor, contractor, and customer transactions to ensure expenses and revenue are recorded in the proper accounting period.

• Prepare schedules, documentation, and financial analysis used for internal reporting, planning, and leadership review.

• Research inconsistencies between source documents, operational records, and accounting data, then work with internal stakeholders to resolve them.

• 3+ years of accounting experience, including work with general ledger processes, reconciliations, or full-cycle accounting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred but not a must.

• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

• Familiarity with accounting principles and the ability to apply proper account coding and financial documentation standards.

• Experience using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications in an accounting environment.

• Exposure to Sage or similar accounting software is preferred.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.

• Ability to manage competing deadlines, work independently, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.