What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Coordinator position at Gpac?
SUMMARY :
While a job description may not fully encompass every detail of a position, the purpose of the following is to provide an outline of goals, responsibilities, ability and knowledge required in order to successfully perform this job. The Financial and Accounting Coordinator is responsible for supporting the USA Regional CFO on all the finance and accounting activities. This includes, but is not limited to, FP&A, accounting review, compliance, taxes, month end close, budgeting, internal and external reporting, financial and accounting audit, internal audit, Sarbanes Oxley, outside agency audit tasks, M&A and special projects. This position also is responsible for helping to create or change, implement, and enforce accounting policies and procedures as required to maintain the financial health of the Organization. This should be accomplished by having a thorough understand of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position will also support general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll in all of Aquafil companies in the USA.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Perform analytical review of all main GL account and investigate variances vs history and vs budget
- Perform account analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts & all subsidiary ledgers at the end of each month.
- Reconcile all bank accounts and investment accounts monthly.
- Assist the finance function with duties related to the month-end close, year-end close and outside agency audit tasks.
- Assist the CFO with the coordination of all audit activity. Includes preparation of work papers and reconciliations as requested by external auditors.
- Prepare monthly cash flow reports vs. budget.
- Assist in the development, write up, modification and implementation of accounting procedures, systems and internal controls.
- Backup to other Finance Department positions as needed.
- Support externa reporting to banks and other institutions
- Perform other duties as requested by the CFO. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITY
- Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Planning / organizing—prioritizes and plans work and uses time efficiently. Attention to detail, organized, able to meet deadlines.
- Quality control—demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance. Proven ability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out written and oral instructions.
- Quantity—meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
- Adaptability—adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Can function as a self-starter with the ability to work independently and can be an effective team member.
- Dependability—consistently at work and on time, follows instructions and responds to management direction.
- Safety and security—observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions which are posted in English.
- Communication - effectively and professionally conveys information internally and externally through verbal and written communication skills. Actively listens, communicates clearly, concisely and assures understanding.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts, add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
- Analytical aptitude.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENC E
Resumes may be sent confidentially to daniel.sampsonis@gogpac.com or follow up via phone to 605-705-4770.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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