Accountant

Responsibilities: 

• Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports. 
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. 
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information. 
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options. 
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports. 
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. 
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures. 
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions. 
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. 
• Secures financial information by completing database backups. 
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls. 
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements. 
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policies and regulations. 
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions. 
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends. 
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
• CPA is preferred
• 2-4 years from a Big 4 or National CPA firm
• Financial Services experience is preferred