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

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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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The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are under-represented in their respective occupation or position.