Accountant I

Do you like preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, monthly reporting, and schedules provided for the financial statement audit?  Are you an expert at ensuring financial statements are timely and free of material misstatement? Do you have experience reviewing the daily reconciliation of bank deposits and payments posted to the customer information system as well as preparing monthly reconciliations of the same, processing customer refunds and providing backup assistance, when needed?  Do you enjoy updating the cash projection file each day?  Do you like identifying and implementing process improvements?

Are you a fit?

An ideal candidate for this role is curious, proactive, detail-oriented and organized.  You love working with numbers and providing accurate and timely financial results.  You value relationships based on honesty and trust. You have well-developed written and verbal communication skills with good interpersonal skills, and possess the willingness to drive change with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners at all levels in the organization. You take an active part in enhancing the team’s effectiveness, supporting colleagues, and ensuring an open and inclusive environment.

Other stuff we like:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum one to three years of accounting experience
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to pay attention to details and be organized
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects
• Excellent organizational skills

More details on what you would be responsible for:

• Preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assistance with annual financial statement audit
• Compliance with internal controls over the monthly close process
• Updating cash projection daily
• Reconciliation of customer payments
• Processing customer refunds 
• Providing backup for accounting team members
• Identification and implementation of process improvements
• Preparation of compliance reporting including census questionnaires, unclaimed property, and Forms 1096 and 1099