Accounting Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Accounting Administrator

SUMMARY:

The Accounting Adminstrator is responsible for supporting daily accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions, adherence to policies and controls, and assisting in month-end / year-end close activities. This role often interfaces with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and auditors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Process accounts payable: review invoices, validate, code, ensure approvals, post entries.

• Manage employee expense reports and corporate card transactions (review, reconcile, enforce policy).

• Maintain vendor master data: setup, updates, validation, coordinate vendor inquiries.

• Support general ledger (GL) posting and reconciliations (e.g. accruals, prepaids, suspense accounts).

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes: preparing journal entries, supporting schedules, accruals, reconciliations.

• Prepare supporting documentation and schedules for audits (internal / external).

• Assist with financial reporting and analysis (variance analysis, ad hoc reports).

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory standards.

• Participate in process improvement / automation initiatives.

• Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams (procurement, operations, tax) on accounting matters.

• Support cash posting, bank reconciliations, and intercompany accounting (if applicable).

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is preferred.

• 1-3 years of accounting experience.

• Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data functions).

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical mindset.

• Good organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.

• Strong communication (verbal / written) and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Promotes a cooperative Safety Team environment culture of mutual support.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

MSR-FSR is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development