Accountant

Job description
Job Summary:

The Accountant is responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Perform general cost accounting and related duties for the organization.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintain the general ledger.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close the monthly books.
• Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
• Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, intercompany accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Provide outside auditors with assistance, gathering necessary account information and documents for the annual audit.
• File tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinate with software vendors to maintain accounting software systems and recommend updates to enhance the software.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Prepare and distribute ongoing and ad hoc reports to management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• At least three years of related experience required.