Accountant - Essex Junction, VT

Overview of the Position:

Participate in the creation of accurate and timely financial records and reporting for the organization in compliance with all regulatory and internal reporting requirements. Analyze information, prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files as well as reconciling accounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements; including balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals and associated adjusting journal entries.

* Support month-end and year-end close reporting requirements and assist with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits including assistance with SOX documentation.

* Oversee, review and maintain applicable sub ledgers, i.e. AR, AP and Inventory. May include processing day-to-day transactions required to maintain these respective accounts.

* Develop and prepare analytical reports to assist with financial statement preparation and management review of business.

* Assist with preparation of annual / quarterly sales/personal property taxes.

* Ensure accounting records and files are accurate and maintained correctly.

* Provide support with banking activities, including payments and/or cash receipt reconciliation.

* Assist with annual budget preparation and monthly review of actual vs budget as needed.

* Assist with creation and maintenance of department procedures.

* Provide support and guidance to AP/AR staff members.

* Perform administrative and other tasks as needed.

* Other duties may be assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

* Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (particular Excel), accounting software, and databases

* Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Strong interpersonal skills

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business with 3 years of accounting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and currency conversions. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* Is frequently required to talk or listen.

* Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

* Is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 10 pounds.

* Works in moderate noise levels.

* Travel up to 10%.