Accountant 1

Accountant 1 is responsible for performing various professional accounting duties under minimal supervision. These duties include preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling financial transactions and reports. The role involves managing accounts receivable, collections, and month-end reconciliation while supporting billing and accounts payable as needed. Additionally, Accountant 1 assists in the preparation of budgets, annual audits, and year-end closing, as well as providing staff assistance when required.

This position requires a solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and basic accounting principles. Candidates must be proficient with computers and possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Familiarity with Syteline systems is an added advantage. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent attention to detail and be able to make fundamental decisions while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Essential Functions

• Manage accounts receivable (AR) and cash application processes.
• Reconcile credit card receipts.
• Collect payments for pastdue accounts.
• Review new customer accounts for payment terms.
• Create journal entries as required.
• Assist with monthend and yearend closing and reconciliation.
• Manage data and files, including scanning documents as necessary.
• Assist with daily billing as needed.
• Assist and provide backup support for Accounts Payable (AP) vendor management as needed.
• Assist and provide backup support for inputting Accounts Payable (AP) information as needed.
• Assist with projects as needed.
  
  

Required Skills/ Abilities

• Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent typing skills with high speed and accuracy.
• Must be a fast learner with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and meet daily deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multitask are critical.
• Knowledge and understanding of Accounts Payable.
• Knowledge and understanding of Accounts Receivable.
• Familiarity with fundamental accounting principles.
• Knowledge of database management is a plus.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with Syteline or other ERP systems is required.
• Experience in report writing using data tables is beneficial.
• Maintain confidentiality with all data and information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
  
  

Work environment

• In a professional office, most tasks require sitting or standing at a desk.
  
  

Required education and experience

• Associate degree or higher in accounting or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may also be considered.
• Five to seven years of relevant handson accounting experience is preferred.
  
  

Watteredge, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.