Job Description
Job description
Job Summary:
The Accountant is responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Perform general cost accounting and related duties for the organization.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintain the general ledger.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close the monthly books.
• Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
• Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, intercompany accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Provide outside auditors with assistance, gathering necessary account information and documents for the annual audit.
• File tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinate with software vendors to maintain accounting software systems and recommend updates to enhance the software.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Prepare and distribute ongoing and ad hoc reports to management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• At least three years of related experience required.
Job Summary:
The Accountant is responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Perform general cost accounting and related duties for the organization.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintain the general ledger.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and close the monthly books.
• Reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
• Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, intercompany accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Provide outside auditors with assistance, gathering necessary account information and documents for the annual audit.
• File tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinate with software vendors to maintain accounting software systems and recommend updates to enhance the software.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Prepare and distribute ongoing and ad hoc reports to management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• At least three years of related experience required.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Lake Forest offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
