Accountant

Position: Full-Time (40 hours per week), Exempt, On-site (hybrid option considered after Introductory Period)

Reports To: Financial Controller

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Travel required: None

Job Description Summary:

The Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Review projects for accurate revenue recognition and provide project analysis and recommendations based on findings.
• Ensure all project costs are processed. Reconcile monthly inventories, and materials analysis as directed.
• Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and annual closing of books according to the priorities set forth by the Financial Controller.
• Execute bank account and credit card reconciliations with timely follow-up and proper resolution of exception items. Ensure that all Balance Sheet accounts have lead sheets that support their balances and amortizations, if applicable.
• Perform Balance Sheet accounts reconciliation and analysis.
• Explain month over month trends on operating expenses and trends versus budget.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and tax filings.
• Complete various ad-hoc analyses and projects that may cover financial forecasting, cash planning and margin analyses.
• Participate in meetings to discuss open and emerging business issues and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Serve as lead to other Accountants in absence of Accounting Manager.
• Assist with accounts payable as required.
• Complete other related duties and assist with special projects as needed.

Physical demands:

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Speaking/Hearing: Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and clients, in-person and over the telephone.
• Vision: Must be able to see details at close range and read printed materials.

Required Education, Skills and Abilities

• Four-year college degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Four or more years demonstrated successful experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs. NetSuite accounting software experience is strongly preferred.
• Spoken Communication - Fluent in English, with clear articulation and professional delivery.
• Written Communication- Written communication must be high quality, fluent and free of grammatical errors or plagiarism.
• Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate competing work demands and maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to exercise discretion, independent judgment and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company financial and other information.
• Quality focus and detail oriented.