Accountant *Remote*
This role can be performed remotely anywhere in the United States with the exception of California
Summary:
Under minimal supervision, performs professional level accounting work including the examination, analysis, maintenance, reconciliation and verification of financial records. Analyzes financial information and prepares financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization. Deals mainly with post-transaction reporting and functions and provides guidance to lower level accountants. Assists in the accurate preparation of financial statements, report and analyses and in the maintenance of accounting procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Examines accounting documents for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Provides guidance to lower level accounting personnel
- Prepares journal entries and reviews entries prepared by lower level staff
- Responsible for preparing the monthly journal entry control log for management review
- Generates financial statements and supporting schedules for monthly reporting or as needed
- Prepares and analyses basic financial statements, charts, tables, and other supporting schedules
- Analyses accounting transactions and determines corrective actions or adjustments
- Performs detailed fluctuation analysis on the financial statements and other analysis as requested
- Ensures general ledger transactions are recorded accurately, timely and support documentation is sufficient
- Reviews records of receipts and disbursements verifies accuracy of all interfaces and sub-ledger transactions
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Other Information:
Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university. 3-5 years related experience, or at a minimum, associate’s degree plus 5-7 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience and experience.
Competencies and Skills
- 3+ years of relative work experience required.
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
- Required Associate's Degree• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a four year college or university plus 3-5 years related experience in accounting, or at a minimum, associate’s degree plus 5-7 years related accounting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.