What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Hawthorne Executive Search?
Our firm is engaged with a great nationwide technology driven media company that is seeking to a new accountant to help back their operations in New England. This role is based in the Portland, Maine area and will be a highly visible opportunity reporting directly to the corporate controller.
This is an awesome opportunity for someone who's looking to take the next step in their accounting career. The role will focus heavily on traditional accounting including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, as well as coordinating with external and internal stakeholders. If you're looking for a great corporate culture and an opportunity to make your mark as an accountant than look no further than this role!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Takes ownership pf the Accounts Payable process.
- Produces monthly Journal Entries.
- Completes timely and accurate reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts.
- Maintains internal controls.
- Coordinates annual financial audit in cooperation with the Controller and CFO.
- Other duties related to accounting practices as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or business management with accounting concentration
- Five years of experience in an accounting role
- Proficiency in excel; QBO and Bill.com experience is a plus
- Strong skills in financial research and analyses with a sound understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong sense of urgency
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload
- Effective communication skills; both written and verbal
- Team player and collaborator
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000