POSITION SUMMARY: BASIC FUNCTION
The GL Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate GL account balances and coding in accordance with GAAP, developing and enhancing system and process controls, other reports as needed, assistance with outside audit preparation. The GL Accountant will also assist the GL Accountant 2 with Fixed Asset and Construction in Progress journals, reconciliations and processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strong participation in the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliation, while applying GAAP accounting to effectively report accurate GL balances
Prepares journal entries, including proper GL account, department, location and project cost coding with appropriate supporting documentation
Selects balance sheet account reconciliations (deposits, other receivables, etc.)
Analyzes Month-End GL to ensure accurate GL account, location and department coding by accounting staff; documents reasons for account variations from prior month.
Prepares and reconciles Suspense Project balance for GL team and AP
Prepares Monthly Construction in Progress closeout spreadsheet for monthly tracking of projects costs.
Assists GL L2 with research and invoice gathering for fixed asset additions
Assists in recording AR receipts for fixed asset and CIP disposals.
Creates Fixed Assets and Projects Reports for FP&A team's use after month-end close
Prepares overhead reallocation for internal projects
Reconciles credit card statements to expense reports
Interfaces with other departments in the education and enforcement of accounting policies and/or procedures and well as providing information and support to other departments as necessary.
Performs special accounting projects as assigned.
Participate and assist in regular analysis of system and procedural efficiencies to ensure financial statement integrity.
Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent understanding and working knowledge of GAAP and Accounting Practices.
Excellent organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Oracle system experience preferred
Strong reconciliation skills preferred
Excellent analytical, research and problem solving skills.
Ability to work efficiently and productively in a multi-task deadline oriented environment independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to identify and analyze problems using sound judgment and determine solutions.
Self-motivated, dedicated, flexible, good team player.
Initiative and ability to own projects from start to finish can approach tasks strategically.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
BS Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited school
Minimum of 2 years public or private accounting experience
Previous experience or solid knowledge of Fixed Asset processes and Construction in Progress
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
Close visual work on a computer terminal.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
WORK CONDITIONS
Typical office environment with extensive daily usage of a computer or workstation.
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