Accountant 1

Overview

The Accountant 1 provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing financial reports.

Responsibilities

General Ledger Activities

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries for assigned companies and general ledger accounts timely and accurately
• Ensures deadlines are met monthly, quarterly, and at year-end close
• Prepares federal, state, and local reports, including annual and monthly sales tax returns
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls
• Performs other general ledger activity as assigned

Reconciliation/Analysis/Projects

• Reconciles balances of assigned asset and liability accounts
• Assists in analyzing significant fluctuations in asset and liability account balances to ensure accuracy of financial records
• Prepares various monthly reconciliations, including bank reconciliations
• Prepares annual audit schedules for external auditors timely and accurately
• Assists with various accounting projects and reporting activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance field