Job Description

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Accountant performs professional accounting work, including auditing, analyzing and verifying fiscal records and reports, preparing financial and statistical reports, providing information to staff regarding accounting practices and procedures, and reconciling general ledger accounts, prepares year-end audit reports and schedules. Assembles highly confidential and sensitive information. Some familiarity with laws and regulations that apply to tax accounting functions to ensure compliance. Candidates in Ohio will only be considered for this position. It is an entry level with 2-4 years of experience and on-site not remote work.

Duties and responsibilities:

•  Experience with tax compliance and reporting.
• Strong experience with journal entries, credit cards, adjusting entries and assisting in preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Assist with fixed asset purchase, existence, and disposal procedures.
• Advanced user of Excel and familiar with computer software accounting systems.
• Assist with completion of month-end close, financial reporting procedures, bank reconciliations and the other account reconciliations.
• Assist with preparing payment support and responding to information requests regarding outside commission detail.
• Assist with account reconciliations and financial statements.
• Assist with Updating and distributing monthly budget-to-actual departmental statements.
•  Maintain a current working knowledge of accounting software and how it can be utilized more effectively.
• Interact with internal and external auditors.
• Will be cross trained to assist each position in the accounting department with various tasks as back-up and/or support.
• Other duties upon request as necessary.

Needed experience & technical knowledge:

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting plus experience of 2 - 4 years.
• Intermediate level of knowledge with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Must be well-organized, strong attention to detail, ability to effectively multi-task and set priorities.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience working with Epicor and Cognos a plus but not required.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong mathematical and logic skills
• Good teamwork and solid organizational skills
• Ability to interact with various department personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and a desire for excellence

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