Accountant I

Job Description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established financial services organization in Albuquerque seeking an Accountant I to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys financial reporting, reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close activities in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements, board reports, tax reports, and other financial reporting deliverables.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger, cash, and bank accounts.
• Perform account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and prepare adjusting entries as needed.
• Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting processes.
• Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory examinations.
• Maintain fixed asset and prepaid expense schedules.
• Analyze accounting issues, identify root causes, and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide backup support to other accounting team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred, including pivot tables, nested formulas, Power Query, and VBA.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within banking, credit union, or other financial institution environments is a plus.

What We're Looking For

• Detail-oriented accounting professional with strong accuracy and accountability.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Proactive individual who enjoys continuous learning and process improvement.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

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