ACCOUNTANT I

Job Description

Job Description

This role is responsible for applying technical skills and working as part of a team carrying out tasks under limited supervision.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Successful candidate possesses expert knowledge of

• Income Tax Preparation
• Monthly Close / Journal Entries
• Sales/Use Tax Preparation
• Payroll Preparation
• Bank and Credit card monthly reconciliations
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Cost Analysis

As well as other special projects / duties as assigned.

Candidate must possess intermediate knowledge of double-entry accounting systems as well as relevant accounting experience and education. Must demonstrate ability to

• analyze and record common transactions in the accounting system (with strong understanding of cash basis, modified cash basis, and tax basis of accounting).
• monitor and process payroll for client companies, who operate in diverse industries and environments
• identify potential payroll compliance issues and prepare appropriate compliance forms for federal, state and local payroll taxes
• manage accounts payable
• execute monthly accounting procedures, including ability to reconcile the general ledger system to each sub-ledger sales and purchasing system used to process the individual transactions
• reconcile general ledger bank accounts to bank accounts monthly
• effectively manage time, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• work independently and as a member of a team
• maintain strong client relationships

EDUCATION & SKILLS

• Holds CPA certification or working towards CPA certification
• Bachelor's degree with accounting focus is preferred.
• Experience with computerized accounting
• Advanced Excel knowledge is preferred
• Possess high level of integrity

JOB TYPE

Full-time