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Accountant – Finance & Accounting
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Who:
An accounting professional with 3 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, skilled in journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and GAAP compliance.
What:
Support the finance team by performing monthly closing activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and assisting with forecasting and budgeting processes.
Where:
Professional office environment with standard finance operations and collaboration across departments.
When:
Immediate opportunity to support recurring accounting processes and contribute to process improvements.
Why:
This role provides exposure to core finance operations, SOX compliance, and financial planning while partnering with business teams to support decision-making.
Salary:
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
Job Summary
The Accountant executes core finance and accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and compliance with GAAP and company policies. This individual contributor role supports monthly close, forecasting, budgeting, and business operations, providing accurate and timely financial information while assisting with process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare core balance sheet account reconciliations and recurring journal entries
Execute standard SOX controls and ensure compliance with company policy
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budget processes
Perform basic financial statement variance analysis
Respond to standard business requests and provide operational finance support
Assist with process improvement initiatives to enhance financial operations
Serve as a finance business partner, supporting operational decision-making
Adhere to company values, code of conduct, and professional standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
3 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
Manufacturing accounting and standard cost experience preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, functions)
Ability to function efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Competencies
Adapts to changing work environments and manages competing demands
Synthesizes complex information and develops actionable solutions
Delivers on commitments and responds promptly to business needs
Seeks professional development and takes initiative
Contributes to positive team spirit and collaboration
Communicates clearly, both verbally and in writing, and presents data effectively
Supervisor Responsibilities
Individual contributor; no supervisory or management responsibilities
Physical Requirements
Sedentary work with occasional exertion up to 10 pounds
Activities include typing, walking, talking, hearing, and occasional standing
Close visual acuity required for data analysis, reports, and financial review
Accountant performing journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, SOX compliance, and supporting forecasting and financial operations.