Accountant

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and budget performance 
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (i.e. GAAP, FASB), rules, regulations, and systems of internal control 
• Aid in the implementation of new accounting policies, standards, and guidelines 
• Provide accurate, timely, and relevant recording, reporting, and analysis of financial information 
• Identify areas for improvement and implement improvements to processes 
• Assist with and act as the primary point of contact for auditor requests 
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience 
• 2-5 years of accounting/finance experience 
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other Microsoft Office applications 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Experience with accounting software 
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization 
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation 
• Highly detail-oriented