What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at The Fountain Group?
Hello,
My name is Ana, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking an Accountant for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in 100% Remote. Details for the position are as follows:
Contract role of 4 months, possible extensions. Pay range is $35-42/hr.
Fully Remote. Supporting EST. Monday to Friday; 8-5 EST.
Job Description:
- Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations requiring calculations of a moderate to high level of complexity.
- Review general ledger detail and expenses run rates to identify and record required adjustments and reclassifications
- Apply knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Company policies to solve moderate to complex problems.
- Coordinate and oversee assigned accounting tasks and processes.
- Participate in the monthly general ledger close process, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and other accounting and reporting schedules.
- Analyze financial data and extract relevant information; interpret data for purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability.
- Provide internal and external auditors with requested information and supporting documentation.
- Understand and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
- Assist with identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives.
- Assist with creation, documentation and monitoring of system controls, procedures, and forms.
- Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure transactions are recorded appropriately and in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- Accountant experience, i.e. preparing monthly journal entries and complex balance sheet reconciliations.
- Solid Excel experience (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP etc).
- SAP experience.
- A plus if you have GMP/Pharma/Biotech/Regulated industries background.
Salary : $35 - $45