Accountant

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Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have a strong accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate financial data to stakeholders
3+ years of progressive accounting experience
Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities
Experience working with external auditors in preparing financial statements
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Advanced proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
e suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant will be responsible for month-end entries and close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, forecasting, and various ad hoc projects as requested by management
Perform daily bank, G/L, and other account reconciliations, including intercompany accounts
Record accruals and process month-end entries
Support key month-end closing procedures
Analyze account information for asset, liability, and expense journal entries
Research variances in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers
Apply a solid understanding of technical accounting principles, including loans, disbursements, revenue recognition, and credits/debits
Job description
Our client, a rapidly growing retail organization, is seeking an Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting to the Controller, the Accountant will be responsible for month-end entries and close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, forecasting, and various ad hoc projects as requested by management. The ideal candidate should have a strong accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate financial data to stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform daily bank, G/L, and other account reconciliations, including intercompany accounts.
• Record accruals and process month-end entries.
• Support key month-end closing procedures.
• Analyze account information for asset, liability, and expense journal entries.
• Research variances in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers.
• Apply a solid understanding of technical accounting principles, including loans, disbursements, revenue recognition, and credits/debits.

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Licenses:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Experience working with external auditors in preparing financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• e suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

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