Accountant

Position Summary

The Accountant position will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures. Assist controller in various tasks, as requested.

Schedule

• Flexible, may require some evening and weekends

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of various subsidiary schedules designed to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to the general ledger documenting business transactions including the recordation of payroll expenses.

• Perform periodic analyses of general ledger accounts and propose adjustments and reclassifications, as necessary.

• Assist with maintenance of subsidiary schedules of accounts to control balances in ledger, such as, but not limited to:

  • Prepayments

  • Deferrals

  • Deposits

  • Depreciation

• Process and disburse requests for petty cash.

• Receives bank statements from the controller and assists with the monthly reconciliation of bank account balances with transactions recorded in the general ledger.

• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information and trends

• Attend departmental meetings as necessary.

• Maintain a positive working relationship with staff.

• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor