What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Irving Materials, Inc.?
Purpose of Position:
Assist the Controller with the accurate and timely completion of the monthly financial statements and supporting schedules. Provide business management tools, reports, and analysis to support managers across the company in decision-making and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ability to understand current accounting workflows and adapt them to new ERP system requirements
- Translate complex system changes into simple, actionable steps and provide steady, patient guidance as we modernize our workflows into a new ERP
- Organize and maintain all information and reports needed for the accounting team to function at a high level.
- Prepare various cash, AP and AR reports on a monthly basis.
- Assist with 1099 preparations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing process, account analysis and reconciliations ensuring consistency with GAAP
- Book necessary journal entries on a monthly basis, and continuously monitor the general ledger
- Provide management with accurate reports and analysis to assist in operational decision-making
- Provide training, troubleshooting, and technical support to office managers and other employees
- Other duties or special projects as assigned
Requirements:
- 2 years of accounting experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree in accounting required
- Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of tax and accounting deadlines
- Proficient computer skills
- CMA, CPA, or candidates actively working toward obtaining these certifications is preferred