Financial Accounting Specialist

JOB PURPOSE

The Accounting Analyst will be responsible for providing all levels of management with useful and accurate financial information on a timely basis via verbal communication or documentation by being the subject matter expert.Support the month-end accounting close process by assuring the completion of accurate journal entries, analyzing financial and non-financial results, investigating variances, and ensuring consistent and accurate data based on generally accepted accounting principles

• SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

perform accounting processes and controls

Identify and resolve the accounting and control issues related to business and process changes

Record journal entries and ensure the accuracy of information through monthly analysis and reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts and analysis and variance research for the related income statement accounts

Research and reconcile assigned general ledger accounts in accordance with company policies

determine adjustments required and prepare journal entries for related account activity

Coordinate assigned reporting as required related to assigned accounts and activities

identify and resolve any issues or reconciling items related to general ledger balance sheet accounts

summarize and communicate processes and the related financial activity in a clear and concise manner

provide guidance to the Staff Accountants in all aspects of their work and assist Accounting Managers in reviewing their completed work

participate in training new staff accountants in accordance with the best practices and company standards

Provide decision support, financial analysis, internal control guidance and other support of business partners

review and monitor accounting controls to ensure accurate and timely financial records

Lead teams for process improvement and issue resolution

participate in cost reduction/improvement teams as requested

assist in the identification of other relevant issues within the department and participate in the creation of innovative solutions and/or the implementation of new procedures

• Develop, maintain and/or review reports to support analysis of income statement and balance sheet accounts

Perform other duties required.

DIMENSIONS

• Consequence of Error

Delay in implementation of Accounting programs

• Inaccuracy of financial transactions

Unmonitored budget compliance of the company

• Responsibility for Resources

Personal Computer

• Responsibility for Information

Access to highly confidential and non-confidential accounting and financial information and reports

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Educational Attainment

a) Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience

b) CPA or equivalent preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Health insurance

• Life insurance

Paid training
Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• 13th month salary

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

* Accounting Clerk: 2 years (Preferred)