Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, External Audit, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Sales Forecasting, Spreadsheets, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Writing Skills
Job Summary
This position is responsible for promoting a strong partnership with the business by sharing analytical insights to improve company performance, performing variance analyses, and providing support for all accounting activities. This role will be responsible for month-end close activities, such as accruals, account reconciliations, and journal entries, as well as, participating in external audits.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform month-end accounting close activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and other reporting schedules and data analysis.
- Review journal entries for accuracy and timely completion based on deadlines.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
- Monthly margin review with internal teams.
- Proactively interact with other departments and personnel to gather information, resolve problems.
- Communicate regularly with clients (both internal and external) to fulfill client requests and needs.
- Assist with external and internal auditors to coordinate the annual audit, quarterly reviews and any corporate internal audit projects.
- Basic Financial Planning and Analysis, including variance reconciliation, sales projection, budget to actual bridge, other ad hoc reporting.
- Develop and drive process improvements, as needed.
- Performs other job-related duties as necessary.
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger is required.
- Multi-state or multi-location accounting experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite of programs.
- Ability to manage complex spreadsheets.
Education & Experience Preferences/Requirements
Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
Degree Preferred: Master's Degree
Certifications Required: CPA License
Years of Experience: 2-4
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting from an accredited university or college is required.
Working Environment / Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Use hands/fingers to handle or feel.
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
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Nixon Power Services LLC