This position is responsible for duties related to month-end close, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and general journal entries throughout the month. This role works under the guidance of and assists the assistant controller in preparing and reporting financial statements conforming to GAAP requirements. This role also assumes many other duties as assigned throughout the week, month, and year.
Position Summary: This position is responsible for duties related to month-end close, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and general journal entries throughout the month. This role works under the guidance of and assists the assistant controller in preparing and reporting financial statements conforming to GAAP requirements. This role also assumes many other duties as assigned throughout the week, month, and year.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Support of the day-to-day accounting functions of the organization
• Completing month-end close process and preparation of general ledger account analysis
• Posting all relevant accounting journal entries
• Creation, analysis and posting of various month end accruals
• Identify and implement process improvement in the month end close process, including methods to accelerate overall close timeline while maintaining accuracy
• Perform and assist with identified account reconciliations and analysis
• Conduct sales agent commission process (accrual/payments)
• Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts
• Assist with preparation of audit reports and inquiries
• Monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms to accurately record the cost of newly acquired fixed assets (both tangible and intangible)
• Tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation, and disposition
• Assist with preparation of company capex reporting requirements
• Complete special projects as assigned to support finance organization
• Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed
• Other duties not listed above as assigned by immediate supervisor

Criteria:

• High level of proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Oracle experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written, organizational skills
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to manage multiple activities and prioritize independently
• Self-motivated with a focus on process improvements
• A keen customer service mentality
• Must be an outstanding communicator, and have established skills in accuracy, organization, and working in a high-volume environment

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