Performs corporate accounting activities, including general ledger entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, transaction analysis, variance identification, and preparation of accounting schedules. The role applies GAAP and internal controls, researches financial topics, resolves accounting system issues, supports process improvements, and communicates with organizational stakeholders.
Overview
Responsibilities
The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing accounting tasks, detailed analysis, general ledger entries and account reconciliations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
Pay rate: $55,000/yr
Responsibilities
- Perform accounting for various transactions of the business and ensure they are properlyaccounted for and accurately reflected in the financial statements
- Analyze financial data and use independent judgment for purposes of identifying variances,when possible resolving accounting operating system issues, compiling statistical informationand developing procedures to improve current processes
- Research a wide variety of financial topics in order to provide information orrecommendations that impact the organizations operations
- Responsible for general ledger entries, reconciliations and financial reporting in accordancewith generally accepted accounting principles and practices
- Conform and adhere to internal controls over accounting procedures as set forth by uppermanagement
- Interfaces frequently with various levels within the organization
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance Preferred
- General Ledger Accounting and reconciliation experience in a corporateenvironment
- Thorough understanding of GAAP
- Proficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Ability to multi-task and complete projects within specific deadlines
- Experience completing detailed accounting schedules
- Ability to read and understand P&L statements
- Strong computer, presentation and organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Detail oriented with excellent time management skills
Equal Opportunity EmployerGPM Investments, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
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