Job Summary:

• Our Accounting Specialist is responsible for assisting our Senior Accountants and Controller in the preparation and posting of Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliation, Investor reporting and Balance Sheet and General Ledger Reconciliation.

JOB FUNCTIONS

The following are the essential job duties and responsibilities for this position:

• Preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger
• Financial reporting and month-end close process
• Maintain accounting records on timely basis
• Reconciliation of Bank accounts
• Posting daily wire transfers
• Maintain expense schedule
• Tax returns
• Participation in various projects on standardization, controls, audit, automation etc as required
• Assist the Accounting Manager and Controller on various projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Experience, Skills & Abilities:

• 3 -5 years Accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced & high-volume environment with demonstrated ability to anticipate next steps, take initiative, exercise discretion, and apply sound judgment.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and general ledger coding.
• CPA or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Experience in Fund accounting is preferred.
• Able to demonstrate a high degree of proficiency with MS Office applications
• Prior experience on Great Plains a huge plus
• Deadline and detail oriented
• Effective team player who should be able to pick activities and be a strong back up for other team members
• Must be professional and courteous and have strong analytical, written, oral, and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work fairly independently, receiving a minimum of detailed supervision and guidance.
• Must be able to maintain professional demeanor during stressful situations.
• Able to interact positively and productively across functions within the organization.
• Able to receive and apply feedback to improve performance.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and to consistently meet commitments and deadlines.
• Able to prioritize, plan work activities, and use time efficiently.
• Able to maintain regular, predictable attendance.
• Able to work effectively with multiple interruptions and distractions.
• Able to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Able to commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Education / Training:

• Must have Associates Degree in Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Normal office environment with moderate noise level, occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs., regular walking, sitting, bending, twisting, standing and reaching.
• Ability to perform consistent work on a PC.
• Ability to sit, use keyboard and/or telephone 8 hours / day, 5 days / week.
• Should be able to work from office for 3 days / week.

Interactions:

This position primarily interacts with the following internal departments:

• All Departments including Admin, IT, HR, Operations and Legal.

Machines, tools, and Equipment Utilized:

The following list represents the machines, tools, and equipment most frequently used to perform the essential responsibilities of this position:

• Fax machine, copier, desktop computer and/or laptop.

Notice: In addition to the above responsibilities, all employees are expected to use company time conscientiously and comply with departmental attendance standards. The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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