Accountant - $30-$34/hr - 6-months contract This role supports general accounting functions, including journal entry preparation, account rollforwards and reconciliations, financial statement closing controls and procedures in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position also collaborates with other departments and supports process improvement initiatives. Tasks and Responsibilities
Prepare, monitor, and record business transactions, including intercompany transactions, accruals, account reconciliations and rollforwards, financial statements and related analyses.
Prepare accurate routine and non-routine journal entries in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting close process in compliance with regulatory requirements and company-established accounting policies and procedures.
Manage underlying data, supporting documentation, and calculations to support accounting accuracy and completeness.
Perform technical accounting research and make suggestions regarding improved ways to conduct business.
Support the account reconciliation process by analyzing balance sheet balances, assembling clear support for activity, and providing accurate and concise explanations for variances.
Identify and interpret trends or deviations from standards to department leaders.
Communicate with internal teams (A/P, A/R, Legal, Customer Support, etc.) on accounting and control matters.
Support process improvement initiatives and share best practices across the department.
Create, improve, and automate financial reporting.
Participate in special projects as assigned by manager.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Minimum Experience
2-4 years of relevant experience
CPA or CMA preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong knowledge in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
Public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience preferred
Intermediate or higher level of Microsoft Excel skills or Power BI
Experience with SAP, or similar system preferred
Strong verbal and written presentation skills
Strong analytical skills with ability to reconcile data and analyze variances
Possesses initiative, confidence, and drive to achieve results without explicit direction or detailed instructions
Displayed ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner
Continuous improvement orientation
Meet Your Recruiter
Sonia Moser Clerical/Professional Staffing Manger
Sonia joined the American StaffCorp team in August 2001, beginning her journey at the Front Office Admin, where she skillfully assisted individuals in their job search. Her dedication and talent led her to become Staffing Manager for the Clerical and Professional Division in 2012. Sonia's passion lies in fostering meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients, ensuring they receive exceptional service from American StaffCorp.
918-255-5154
sonia@americanstaffcorp.com
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Location
Broken Arrow, OK
Salary
$30–$34 Per Hour
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)unmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Data Managementunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Facebookunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Legal Support Skillsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Power BIunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
SAPunmatched
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
Technical Accountingunmatched
Technical Researchunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Variance Analysisunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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