POSITION PURPOSE
This position will ensure the integrity and accuracy of accounting information in compliance with US GAAP and by maintaining internal controls over financial transactions and financial reporting.
Pay: Starting at $31.25/hr
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
- Prepare with appropriate support, journal entries into the general ledger.
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations with proper support, investigate variances and provide Manager and Controller recommendations for adjustments when needed.
- Assist with analytics and explanations for financial statement variances.
- Prepare lead sheets and other schedules/analysis needed for audit process.
- Support month-end and year-end close process.
- Provide input into department’s goal setting process.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
- Success is measured by meeting deadlines on monthly closing calendar and daily tasks.
- Success is also measured by thoroughness and accuracy of work product.
- Staff Accountant must maintain effective working relationships with other Loyal Source employees and outside suppliers.
- Recognizing problems, offering solutions, informing management and making recommendations for improvement through verbal and written communication as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: BA/BS in related field
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of US GAAP and basic accounting procedures and principles.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Proven accounting experience with a minimum of 0-3 years in relevant work experience.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Knowledge in Workday, preferred, not required.
- Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
- Excellent Excel skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
- Experience with creating financial statements.
- Communicates and works well with others in a team environment.
- Enthusiastic, results-driven and solutions-oriented with a strong work ethic and integrity.
- Effective time management skills, with strong organization and prioritization abilities.
MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions and to deal with problems involving a few variables.
TECHNOLOGICAL ABILITY: Competent in the use of MS Word and Excel.
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