Description :
Summary: (purpose of the job): Prepares income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports. Analyzes financial reports and records, making recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures. Creates, reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records. Conducts special studies and develops or recommends accounting methods and procedures. Conducts and manages bookkeeping and basic accounting activity and may instructs and teach work to bookkeepers and accounting clerks engaged in general accounting activities. Coordinates accounting matters with other departments, locations and divisions. Utilizes computer and technology to input, retrieve or display accounting information. Duties & Responsibilities:
An Accountant I may perform some of all of the following:
· Prepares income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various other accounting statements and reports. · Analyzes financial reports and records, making recommendations relative to the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures. · Creates, reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.
· May support/guide/mentor others in Accounting team
Education & Experience
· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
· Years of experience equal to 1-3 years
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication skills
Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint required
Ability to learn accounting software packages and other technology
Personal Characteristics (success factors)
· Strong analytical skills & organizational skills
· Highest degree of honesty and integrity
· Team player that puts the success of the company ahead of their own personal success
· Results, action-oriented, with a “whatever it takes” attitude
· Shows concern for quality in their work and practices continuous improvement
· Interacts professionally, appropriately and courteously with customers, other outside parties and co-workers
Work Environment
Works under general supervision
May provide functional guidance to others
Little or no travel required
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
Must be able to operate a computer for extended periods of time
Must be able to use a telephone
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
