Accountant I
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant I to join our growing Finance team. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of the month-end close process, analyzing financial data, improving accounting processes, and collaborating across departments to support business operations.
This position will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, supporting accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working with large data sets, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
Financial Reporting & General Accounting
- Own and execute assigned month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare, analyze, and reconcile general ledger accounts while identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation.
- Perform complex bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items affecting cash and accounts receivable.
- Download, analyze, transform, and upload financial data between multiple systems and the ERP.
- Conduct general ledger account analysis and assist with annual financial reviews and audits.
- Research accounting issues and provide recommendations to internal stakeholders.
Accounts Receivable & Collections Support
- Serve as an escalation resource for complex customer accounts and collection matters.
- Investigate and resolve disputed balances, payment discrepancies, unapplied cash, purchase order issues, short payments, and account reconciliations.
- Partner with customers and internal teams to resolve outstanding account issues while maintaining positive business relationships.
Process Improvement & Operational Support
- Review accounting processes and internal controls, recommending improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Identify opportunities for automation, reporting enhancements, and workflow improvements.
- Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, including reviewing transactions and ensuring proper general ledger coding.
- Train and mentor Accounts Payable staff on expense coding and accounting best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting-related questions and operational issues.
- Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Experience supporting month-end close processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and PivotTables.
- Experience working with ERP or general ledger systems and importing/exporting financial data.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with process improvement or accounting automation initiatives.
- Experience supporting both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
- Experience training or mentoring other accounting team members.
- Public accounting experience is a plus.