Accountant

Job Purpose or Objective(s): Perform technical and administrative accounting work in maintaining the fiscal records and systems. You will report to the accounting manager.

 Primary Tasks:

1.       You will perform general ledger accounting, maintain accounting records, and prepare monthly financial statements.

2.       Monitor accounts receivable collections from individuals and institutions; reconcile accounts, revenues and fees.

3.       Perform accounts payable tasks such as verifying all invoices for payment, ensuring that expenditures are charged to appropriate accounts.

4.       You will prepare schedules and invoices, provide explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and prepare other necessary data for external auditors.

5.       You may file appropriate forms and reports with federal, state or local agencies.

6.       You will maintain records of financial transactions with appropriate supporting documents.

7.       Reconcile general ledger accounts to their related subsidiary ledgers and adjust the general ledger accordingly.

8.       May help prepare monthly financial statements.

9.       Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Job Requirements:

·         Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or 4 years related experience.

·         Understanding of modern accounting theory, principles and practices

·         Basic knowledge of internal control procedures and management information systems

·         Basic knowledge of office automation and computerized financial applications

·         Basic knowledge of payroll and accounts payable functions

·         Basic knowledge of budgetary, accounting and reporting systems

·         Ability to evaluate financial reports