What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Chesapeake Search Partners?
Chesapeake Search Partners is engaged with a client seeking to hire an Accountant that will provide support to the finance department. This accountant will play a role in ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collection of payments and help with overall financial recordkeeping. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Accounts Payable tasks, including invoice processing, vendor account maintenance, expense report review via Concur, and payment preparation.
- Manage Accounts Receivable tasks, including preparing invoices, payment verification, record-keeping, aging account maintenance, and timely customer inquiry responses.
- Prepare Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations, organization charts, agendas, reports, special projects and other documents in support of objectives for the organization.
- Provide limited Payroll assistance, involving processing and recording payroll and benefits journal entries, and coordinating state payroll tax requirements with the Payroll vendor.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant professional accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in office software tools such as Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Highly proficient in QuickBooks Online
- Strong organizational abilities to manage office tasks, coordinate meetings, and handle executive travel arrangements efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
