Accountant I

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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