Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Analysis Skills, Budget Reporting, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Detail Oriented, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Transactions, Forecasting, Fundamental Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Transaction Processing/Management, Trend Analysis, Warehousing, Writing Skills
Job Summary: Assists in the preparation of financial reports, budgeting, forecasting and analysis. Reviews, prepares, and reconciles financial statements and transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles. Analyzes financial and accounting data and processes to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement. As part of the Accounting & Finance department, performs various tasks, such as month-end closing, audit preparation and financial planning. Assists with ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed. Requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail and proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
- Focus on gaining knowledge and expertise in a targeted accounting area; learn end-to-end processes and accounting transactions
- Build relationships with team and business area by providing accurate accounting transactions and fundamental analysis, reporting and metrics
- Perform / assist with key accounting tasks including journal entries, analysis, reporting, and reconciliations
- Support preparation of reports, graphs, and charts to illustrate and communicate key performance indicators
- Provide interpretation / explanation of business results to management and other stakeholders
- Identify opportunities for process improvements
- Document and communicate changes to assigned processes
- Support ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed
The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Entry individual contributor in a professional role. Receives detailed instructions and works under close review and supervision in a developmental environment. Applies learned theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies to work assignments. Majority of work efforts are focused on supporting implementation or delivery of processes, programs, and/or policies and are not typically difficult or complex.
Learns how to develop internal working relationships.
Work Experience:
- 0+ years of accounting experience
- No previous professional experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Understanding of accounting functions
- Knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles
- Foundational PC skills (MS Office, software and database skills)
- Fundamental analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong verbal / written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to effectively work with all members of team and management
- Ability to effectively communicate with team members and management
- Self-directed, motivated, and able to independently accomplish results with some supervision
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or role-relevant experience
Licenses/Certifications:
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Function in a fast-paced, office environment
- Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
- Work extended hours; sit for extended periods.
- Occasionally lift 20 lbs or more
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Last revised: 12/01/2025