Accountant

 SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and inventory control for raw materials, finished goods and working process. Determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Perform end of the month closing.
• Prepares the financial statement and perform inventory counts every month and coordinates with Warehouse and Production Personnel.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned by the Management. 

SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Improve the accountability and overall performance of organizations by increasing quality in social and ethical accounting, auditing and reporting.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Accounting, Corporate Finance, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results,  Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management, General Math Skills 
• Ability to analyze data, make judgments and develop reports.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials; establishing priorities; and meeting deadlines. 
• Excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills. 
• Ability to be discreet in dealing with sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality in all areas. 
• Telephone Skills, Verbal Communication, Microsoft Office Skills, Listening, Professionalism, Customer Focus, Organization, Informing Others
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department or line of business.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a related field, 

Master's degrees in Accounting or Business Administration is a plus.

Minimum of three years of job-related experience as Accountant.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment 

Such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Prolonged sitting in an office.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

None.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to tolerate indoor work environment.