Job Description
Accountant I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :
Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
Regular attendance and punctuality
Primary finance department accountant for two or more low complexity legal entities.
Prepare accurate and timely financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, quarterly reviews, annual audits, and annual budget.
Prepare general ledger entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and prepare and analyze financial data. Update and maintain general ledger chart of accounts.
Create and modify financial reports on the accounting financial reports software.
Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
Coordinate, update, and maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules on accounting software.
Coordinate activity on capital leases/loans.
Prepare mid-year review and year-end audit work papers and assist external auditors during fieldwork.
File and pay use tax to each state in a timely manner.
Maintaining provision for bad debt records, actual bad debt records, and recovery of bad debt records.
Reconcile bank statements.
Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.
Operate personal computer in an efficient and accurate manner with the company provided software programs that include Great Plains Accounting, Word, Excel, and others.
Work with both internal and external auditors in a professional manner.
Recommend more accurate and efficient procedures for all accounting department functions.
Ensure that confidentiality regarding employees, clients, or vendors is not disclosed to anyone except as authorized by corporate officials or as approved in writing by the Accounting Manager, or designate.
Assist other accountants during month-end close or when needed.
Other duties as assigned.