Corporate Accountant

Description

Job Summary:  The Corporate Accountant, under the direction of the CFO, will support the CFO with the day-to-day management of the overall general accounting operations. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, to be well organized, and a commitment to maintaining compliance with industry regulations and company policies.  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs general ledger account and bank statement reconciliations, preparing journal entries, creating and maintaining periodic reporting, and assisting the CFO in preparation of various financial reporting tasks.

• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing processes by reconciling accounts, analyzing transactions, and making adjusting journal entries, as necessary.

• Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded, filed, and reported accurately. 

• Perform financial analysis and operational reporting to management as needed.

• Plan and perform internal audits relating to ongoing operations ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Continually improve and streamline accounting operations based on industry trends and changes in laws and regulations.

• Evaluate company-wide internal controls providing recommendations to Management, as necessary.

• Analyzes information by developing spreadsheet reports and accurately interpreting the results.

• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.

• Calculates the daily cash requirements and forecasts short-range and long-range cash requirements and obligations as a basis for maintaining adequate funds needed by the Company.

• Work directly with the CFO to address inquiries from financial institutions.

• Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information.

• Works with the CFO to prepare, review, and/or file required regulatory reporting with federal, state, and local government agencies.

• Maintains and sets up the proper sales tax schedules and applicable tax jurisdictions in TrulinX ERP system.

• Assists the CFO with Fixed Asset listings ensuring that they are up to date.

• Oversees the Company’s liability insurance policies, as applicable, ensuring proper insurance coverages are in place to protect Company assets.

• Work with the Accounting Office Manager to ensure competitive pricing for products, supplies and services.

• Work with various departments to prepare budgets, as applicable, and development processes to monitor spending compared to budget.

• Assist with external auditors by providing information and supporting documentation.

• Support Accounting Team with other duties as required.

• Protects the Company’s value by keeping information confidential.

• Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities maintaining knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.

• Willingness to be flexible, including working overtime, and performing responsibilities not specifically identified in the job description and assuming new responsibilities as the company needs change.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.

· Minimum 5 years experience in Accounting preferred.

· Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Knowledge of data processing capabilities and accounting systems.

· Able to efficiently operate a computer, 10-key calculator, and other various office equipment.

· Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

· Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

· Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to pay close attention to detail demonstrating a high level of efficiency, reliability, and consistency in performance.

· Ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, management, and various personnel.

· Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing with a wide range of people.

· Ability to maintain a casual professional appearance while representing the Company as the Corporate Accountant.