Accountant

Accountants are responsible for various day-to-day accounting activities, such as accurate and timely business transacations, and maintenance of financial records, and reports.  

• Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records, such as new client or vendor setup, updating direct deposits, and W-9s. 
• Enter key data of financial transactions in the database, such as credit card transactions, account payables, invoices, and purchase orders. 
• Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings, and statements as assigned.
• Reconcile various accounts promptly for month-end closing, such as sub-ledgers and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and process w-2 payroll and related general ledger transactions as assigned.
• Prepare and process contractor payroll, such as verifying hourly rates and logistical allowances with operations, and reconciling timecards as assigned.
• Reconcile 3^rd party invoices with purchase orders as assigned.
• Prepare weekly account receiving aging and facilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients as assigned.
• Verify client billing discrepancies as assigned.
• Prepare weekly cash flow reporting.
• Process accounts payables checks or ACH payments.
• Prepare and process invoices for clients, such as reconciling timecards and bill rates as assigned.
• Record fixed assets and reconcile depreciation as assigned.
• Prepare various month-end reports for operation and sales departments.
• Assist with Audit requests.
• Research, track, and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies. 
• Function in accordance with GAAP, generally accepted accounting principles.

• Competent in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), with the judgment to apply the appropriate accounting treatment to routine transactions rather than performing data entry alone.
• 1-4 years practical hands-on experience with core accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger postings, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.

• Accounting degree (Associate's or Bachelor's)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) accounting software
• Experience using a customer relationship management (CRM) system
• Experience processing payroll, including W-2 and contractor (1099) payroll