Job Summary:

The accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles accounts at least monthly
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Reviews and/or assists with the preparation of financial statements and records provided to federal, state, and internal auditors and similar personnel.
• As appropriate, coordinates with the software vendor to maintain the accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• As needed, assists with accounting duties for and corrections to listed financial records.
• As appropriate, identifies and recommends updates to accounting systems and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Netsuite
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 10+ years of related experience is required
• Must have audit experience