Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Finance, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Management Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Outsourcing, Pivot Tables, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Retail, Service Delivery, Time Management, Vlookups
Accountant
Overview
We’re seeking a detail-oriented General Accountant to support monthly close activities and day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities. This is a hands-on role requiring strong fundamentals in GAAP, solid Excel skills, and comfort working with large volumes of financial data and data entry. Experience with merchandise/retail accounting systems is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities across multiple entities
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Support preparation of financial statements and internal management reporting
- Assist with budgeting/forecasting through data gathering and analysis
- Perform and support accurate data entry and maintenance of accounting documentation
- Review and interpret bank statements; assist with related reconciliations and follow-up
- Support audit requests: schedules, documentation, and tie-outs
- Follow internal controls and established accounting procedures
- Partner with internal teams to gather information and resolve accounting questions
- Participate in process improvements and accounting system enhancements
- Provide general support to the Corporate Controller and accounting team as needed
Required Qualifications
- Accounting background with a general understanding of GAAP, including debits/credits
- Strong Excel skills, including functions such as VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and IF statements
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Comfortable with data entry and working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Experience with a merchandise/retail system (especially Island Pacific)
- 2–4 years of accounting experience and/or a degree in Accounting/Finance
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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System One
Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives.
Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
2,500 to 4,999 employees
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