What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at WESTERN FLYER EXPRESS INC?
The GL Accountant is responsible for all aspects of full-cycle month-end closing. Duties may include but not limited to preparing and posting journal entries, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
Qualifications
· BA/BS in Finance/Accounting or related field.
· 3-5 years accounting/finance or related experience.
· Advanced Excel knowledge (Pivot Tables, Lookups, If statements).
· Transportation knowledge a plus.
· Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
· Strong organizational skills.
· Self-starter/pro-active, and a team player with the ability to meet goals and deadlines.
· Detail oriented and must work effectively and efficiently under time pressure.
· Candidate must have the ability to work with interruptions, strict deadlines, and minimal supervision.
MAJOR Responsibilities
· Prepare journal entries, month-end & year-end closing, account analysis, and bank reconciliations.
· Prepare and reconcile system uploads into General Ledger.
· Responsible for any tasks necessary to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
· Analyze financial statements and prepare budget variance analysis using sound judgement and critical thinking.
· Update documentation of business processes and procedures.
· Responsible for transportation industry regulatory reporting.
· Other duties and special projects as assigned.