LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established financial services organization in Albuquerque seeking an
Accountant I to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys financial reporting, reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close activities in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare monthly financial statements, board reports, tax reports, and other financial reporting deliverables.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger, cash, and bank accounts.
- Perform account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and prepare adjusting entries as needed.
- Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting processes.
- Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory examinations.
- Maintain fixed asset and prepaid expense schedules.
- Analyze accounting issues, identify root causes, and recommend process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide backup support to other accounting team members as needed.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Experience with account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close.
- Advanced Excel skills preferred, including pivot tables, nested formulas, Power Query, and VBA.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience within banking, credit union, or other financial institution environments is a plus.
What We're Looking For- Detail-oriented accounting professional with strong accuracy and accountability.
- Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
- Proactive individual who enjoys continuous learning and process improvement.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Pay Details: $65,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Aryela Harris
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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