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Accountant Position

Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career? We are partnering with a prominent local client to find a dedicated Accountant who is eager to build upon their foundational knowledge. If you possess a solid grasp of GAAP principles and a proactive mindset, this is a fantastic opportunity for accelerated professional growth within a supportive and dynamic finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Execute and maintain the integrity of core accounting records, including the general ledger, ensuring accurate reconciliation and preparation of comprehensive financial statements.
• Conduct month-end closing activities including journal entry reviews and cost analysis.
• Prepare year-end and audit schedules with precision and timeliness.
• Proactively detect and investigate anomalies within financial data, developing and communicating evidence-based solutions and controls to senior leadership.
• Ensure all financial statements and documents conform to GAAP standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by diagnosing process inefficiencies, analyzing underlying issues, and deploying corrective action plans.
• Support ongoing development and maintenance of internal controls.
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues independently.
• Process inter-company invoicing.
• Ensure compliance by correctly applying general ledger accounts to incoming invoices related to financing, risk management, and property taxes.
• Support the optimization of financial systems by identifying opportunities for automation and participating in user acceptance testing.
• Manage document retention and record-keeping in compliance with government regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Relevant professional experience will be considered in place of a formal degree.
• 2+ years of previous experience in an accounting-related position.
• Strong understanding of accounting practices, principles, and GAAP.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills with use of formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.
• Experience with General Ledger or ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Self-directed with excellent prioritization skills.
• Ability to maintain schedules and meet critical deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication across all organizational levels.
• Professional handling of confidential information with discretion.
• Collaborative team player who can also work independently.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary $68k+ depending on experience, plus annual discretionary bonus potential
• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Flex Spending, 401(k) plus company match, Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
• Opportunity for growth