Description

Duties (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures

• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.

• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data

• Performs basic accounting functions on a routine basis: payroll processing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash forecasting, account reconciliations

• Manages timely and frequent reconciliation and communication with outside vendors

• Manages timely and accurate month-end close processes and reporting

• Possesses strong knowledge of and practice strict adherence to GAAP

• Supports the Human Resources function (onboarding, termination, benefits and compliance)

• Supports year-end audit (gathering of documents/support)

• Assist in development and implementation of financial systems and a strong control environment

• Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential

• Serve as account administrator for key systems (slack, box, etc)

• Manage key contracts and leases (maintain summary, expirations, etc)

• Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its' equivalent from an accredited institution to include two (2) years' experience in the position of an Accountant or equivalent.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or related field and a minimum of three years accounting in a large organization. 

• Active CPA License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly detail-oriented and organized.

• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines.

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees. 

• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete financial records and reports.

• Familiarity with accounting software and programs.

• Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the territorial code laws, accounting manual and financial policies and procedures.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment on bookkeeping and related problems in accordance with instructions, and bookkeeping procedure. 

• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing to a diverse group of people.

• Ability to use modern office methods, techniques and equipment including software, and any current Microsoft Office software programs.

• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.

• Skilled in working under pressure of deadlines, maintaining a professional demeanor during stressful situations, and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other agencies and the general public.

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.

• Must have strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.

• General ledger and month end close experience is a plus.