Accountant I

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the Role: The Accountant I prepares journal entries, routine reconciliations, and analyzes trends and costs to validate results. This team member relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish job functions. The Accountant I works independently with general supervision and interacts with other departments and/or external parties when directed to fulfill position requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and input journal entries
• Calculate and validate accruals
• Prepare monthly/weekly schedules and management reports
• Prepare reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts
• Research and document reconciling items
• Assist with the preparation of external and internal audit schedules
• Assist with documentation and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
• Question unusual / non-routine transactions
• Participate in special projects as necessary

• Working knowledge of account reconciliations
• Working knowledge of automated financial systems
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Working knowledge of financial statements
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Detailed oriented
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Accounting/Finance with strong Accounting emphasis or equivalent experience required
• 0-2 years experience in public or general accounting required