Accountant

Overview

This salary range for this job posting is $49,225.00 - $78,759.00 annually + bonus + benefits. Pay Type: Salary.

The above represents the full salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining pay and job title, location, education, experience, and other job-related factors will be considered, and the offer will fall within the stated range. A recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Location / Residence Requirements

Unique residence requirements are listed in each job posting; review closely for details.

The employer is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Current footprint includes:

• Connecticut
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin

Job Objective

This position prepares daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger entries, analyzing and maintaining accounting records and performing related account reconciliations. The role researches and resolves potential issues to help ensure accurate financial information. The position also participates in assigned projects to maintain key controls within the department.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Ensure proper recording and reporting based on statutory accounting principles.
• Develop an understanding of compliance and statutory rules in the assigned area; assist with research, analysis, and implementation of process changes to support proper reporting.
• Identify potential problems, inefficiencies, or risks and work with higher-level staff to resolve them.
• Perform daily analysis and journal entries related to operating cash accounts; generate appropriate reporting needed by management to support cash flow.
• Administer, maintain, review, and audit employee expense reports and the core system.
• Prepare journal entries, payroll and fleet reporting, monthly account reconciliations, and reporting.
• Understand rules, regulations, and procedures for systematically handling work.
• Perform account reconciliations for assigned asset, liability, and expense accounts to ensure accuracy of financial reports and safeguard company assets.
• Run and modify existing reports from financial reporting systems including the core insurance system, general ledger, business objects, and other online data access points.
• Prepare and record journal entries and required supporting computations; assist other areas with these functions.
• Complete selected elements of the month-end close process.
• Review and prepare specific supplementary reporting.
• Review, maintain, and approve vendor records according to established procedures and controls.
• Determine potential issues and exceptions related to cash process and reporting; coordinate with other areas to resolve.
• Assist with PBC items for the company’s annual audit.

Other Functions

• Identify areas of inefficiency to streamline results.
• Participate in specialized project teams to help achieve accounting department goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A four-year college degree with a major in accounting or finance is preferred.
• Interest in progressing towards CPA is preferred, though not required.
• Ability to learn and understand Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Statutory Accounting Principles.
• Familiarity with software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access (or similar tools).
• Ability to use technical tools to perform analysis and create efficiencies in reporting.
• Ability to access and use various data sources and reporting tools to meet compliance, accounting, and operational reporting needs.
• Ability to work well in a skilled team environment; learn new technology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A profit-minded perspective.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $49,225.00 - $78,759.00 annually + bonus + benefits
• Company-provided benefits package (subject to plan/policy changes) includes:
  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Company-provided life and income protection plans
  • Eligibility to participate in a company incentive bonus program
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan — 100% company match up to 7% on annual salary
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
  • Flexible Work Arrangements — Hybrid and remote depending on the role

Equal Opportunity

EOE and E-Verify employer.

Accommodation Statement

The employer provides reasonable accommodations to support performance of essential functions. Candidates who need accommodation are encouraged to seek it.