Accountant I

Job Summary:

Assists in period end close processes and procedures. Reconciles and adjusts various general ledger accounts. May perform moderately complex analysis of performance results. Compiles, consolidates, and analyzes accounting and finance information for the production of financial statements and reports.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Assist in the month-end closing responsibilities including:
• Reconciliations of general ledger accounts
• Posting of journal entries 
• Prepare monthly reports 
• Research and resolve any issues identified as a result of the month-end process 
• Perform analytical review of financial results against the plan/forecast and report the results to management 
• Responsible for daily profit and loss estimate preparation and analysis 
• Understand and utilize appropriate analytical methodologies, tools and systems to enhance analysis 
• Ensure consistent compliance with internal controls, corporate accounting standards, GAAP, IFRS, and Sarbanes-Oxley 
• Identify areas for process improvement and standardization 
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting and participate in special projects as on an as-needed basis 
• Serve as a liaison between accounting and other departments 
• Communicate with co-workers, management and company personnel in a courteous, timely and professional manner 
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings and completing assignments 
• Ability to work overtime as needed 

Other Job Functions: 

Other responsibilities as assigned by Accounting Management  

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills: 

• Ability to work and interact well with others 
• Degree in Accounting required 
• 0-3 years of experience in finance related field 
• Must be able to work proficiently with Microsoft Office applications 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time 
• Must display an attention to detail at all times 

Special Demands: 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 90% of the time 
• Position requires operation of a computer and other standard office equipment, such as a copy machine, calculator, computer printer up to 90% of the time 
• Frequently communicate and partner with employees in the office and at other international location