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Accountant Job

Accountant Job Qualifications/Skills:

Experienced Accounting - Quickbooks

Corporate Finance expertise

Reporting Skills

Attention to Detail

Deadline-Oriented

Reporting Research Results

SFAS Rules and GAAP

Confidentiality

Time Management

Data Entry Management - advance excel skills (V look up, pivot tables, formula, functions etc)

Accountant Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain books of accounts (using Quickbooks) accurately - day to day accounting, bank reconciliation, AR (accounts receivable), AP (accounts payable), GL journal entries and follow up

Conversant with quarterly close, year end close processes

Weekly, monthly and quarterly compliances and reports

Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports

Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information

Documents financial transactions by entering account information

Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options

Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports

Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents

Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information

Secures financial information by completing database backups

Maintains financial security by following internal controls

Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements

Follow standard accounting procedure, accounting policy and regulations

Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions

Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends

Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, or finance

CPA preferable or equivalent experience leading accounting and finance

Minimum 5-10 years' experience in accounting

Experience with financial reporting requirements

Experience in payment industry or banking or finance sector - preferable