Department Accountant

Job Description:

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:*

• Execute mid-level general-ledger account reconciliations, accurate reporting, and data verification, enabling senior staff to analyze options and make financial decisions aligned with company objectives.
• Conduct mid-level general-ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and identify and correct errors made by internal and external personnel.
• Support monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial closes, including assigned journal entries, balance-sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of operational management accounts.
• Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, liabilities, and assets.
• Prepare special financial reports, when requested by senior managers, by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Review various revenue software reports for accurate billing rates, company and center allocation and math totals.
• Correspond with vendors, employees, and respond to inquiries for all companies/clients.
• Create and modify documents such as invoices, reports, memos, correspondence, emails, and financial statements using Workday, word processing, spreadsheet, and/or other presentation software.
• Prepare and maintain deposit records; deposit all incoming checks to the bank.
• File and retrieve organizational documents, records and reports.
• Code appropriately for each client and prepare billings for all clients.
• Clear Prepaid accounts including obtaining backup support, Journal Entries and Check request reimbursement.
• Reclass Cash Deposits for any errors or changes affecting Cash Flow.
• May conduct research, compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation to the Director of Accounting.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of vendors, clients, staff and company information.
• Support staff in assigned project-based work.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be computer literate.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (particularly, intermediate level Excel and Word) and Google Suite.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise reasonable judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management and general administration.
• Ability to operate standard and repair office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, telephone systems, calculators, copiers and facsimile machines.
• Knowledge of Workday, Navision, Great Plains, or other account software preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Accounting or education industry background.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience at a public accounting firm preferred.

*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and/or represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.