What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I position at Colonial Group, Inc.?
Colonial Group, Inc. is a multigenerational, family-owned parent company of various subsidiaries. Our group offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, which, combined with strategic infrastructure and logistics capabilities, create significant value for our customers.
The Accountant I is responsible for tasks relating to general accounting functions, financial reporting, and business unit operational accounting. This position is responsible for a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks associated with Colonial Group, Inc.’s accounting processes.
JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES
Education/Experience Requirements:
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Travel will be minimal, potentially up to 10%.
Eligibility Requirements
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
Colonial Group, Inc. is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Colonial Group, Inc. prohibits discrimination of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
The Accountant I is responsible for tasks relating to general accounting functions, financial reporting, and business unit operational accounting. This position is responsible for a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks associated with Colonial Group, Inc.’s accounting processes.
JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES
- Prepare various monthly account reconciliations which may include receivables, payables, accrued expenses, and other accounts. This responsibility includes any daily or weekly processes that lead to the overall reconciliation of the monthly activity.
- Prepare various schedules for the monthly financial statement package.
- Assist in analyzing financial transactions and accounts to determine accuracy and completeness of entries. Create journal entries to record the revenues, expenses, and tax provisions.
- Formulate a basic level of knowledge of all operational and accounting computer software/equipment systems that impact the accounting and financial reporting processes.
- Assist the accounting team in meeting all deadlines in accordance with department closing dates.
- Serve as a backup to prepare daily cash position schedules and submit notices of borrowing and repayment activities.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- BA/BS in Accounting or related field is required.
- Some related prior experience is preferred but not required.
- Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) is required, and the candidate should be comfortable working with multiple PC software platforms.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving ability, and developed interpersonal skills are required.
- The ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment is necessary.
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Travel will be minimal, potentially up to 10%.
Eligibility Requirements
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
Colonial Group, Inc. is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Colonial Group, Inc. prohibits discrimination of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
