What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Insight Investments?
Responsibilities
Division
Insight Investments
- Participate in month-end close process, including general ledger reconciliation and analysis
- Reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet accounts, as well as profit and loss accounts in accordance with the monthly close schedule
- Research and perform analysis of change in general ledger account balances as well as analysis of month and year-end results for management reporting purposes
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries in Great Plains accounting software as part of month end close process
- Assist in the preparation and compilation of monthly management reports for the Company and all its divisions
- Prepare schedules, analyses and reconciliations as needed, including financial spreadsheets with pivot tables and active formulas, to supplement the monthly management and other financial reports
- Prepare schedules and assist with the year-end financial statement audit and periodic bank audits
- Assist with preparation of miscellaneous month-end accounting duties
- Serve as resource in all aspects of accounting, including technical research
- Perform miscellaneous ad-hoc research and reporting and other duties assigned
- Assist with accounting for prepaid and accrued expenses
- Assist with fixed asset accounting
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting
- 1-3 years work in an office environment
- Proficiency with MS Office; advanced Excel skills a plus
- Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains, LeaseWave, and Crystal Reports
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business discipline (or able to complete degree within six months)
- Must have problem solving and decision-making abilities, including the ability to identify trends and relationships within accounting and financial data
- Must be highly motivated individual with high level of initiative and an attitude of willingness / ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
- Must have the ability to meet assigned deadlines
- Must be team player willing to assist others at all levels of the organization
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of employees, management and external agencies
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and work autonomously or with a team
- Strong attention to detail
- Must have the ability to communicate effectively on a one-on-one basis or in group setting
- Ability to maintain professionalism at all times and exercise strict confidentiality
Division
Insight Investments