What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Accountant position at JA Solar AZ LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary :
The General Accountant will be responsible for the daily accounting operations, including maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, handling payroll Journal, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with large data sets.
Key Responsibilities :
- Maintain Financial Records : Record and classify financial transactions in the general ledger.
- Prepare Financial Reports : Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Reconciliation : Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, credit card statements, and other financial accounts.
- Accounts Payable / Receivable : Manage the AP / AR processes, including issuing invoices, tracking payments, and processing vendor payments.
- Month-End Close : Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing journal entries, adjusting entries, and accruals.
- Tax Compliance : Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations; assist in preparing tax returns and other filings.
- Payroll Processing : Process payroll and ensure accurate and timely payroll disbursements.
- Audit Support : Prepare documentation and support the external and internal audit processes.
- Budgeting & Forecasting : Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing data and analysis.
- Inventory Management : Track inventory costs and perform regular physical counts and adjustments.
- Ad Hoc Analysis : Provide financial analysis as requested by management for decision-making purposes.
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