Accounting Specialist I

The Accounting Specialist I is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of financial activities. The Accounting Specialist I reviews report from inside and outside sources to ensure accuracy. In addition to the monthly tasks, the Accounting Specialist I assists the Corporate Controller as needed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Post journal entries, run reports, complete reconciliations, and analyze variances.
• Maintain general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts; adjusting entries for prepaid; analyzing and reconciling accounts receivable/payable ledgers; preparing fixed asset depreciation and accruals as directed.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups, keeping information confidential. Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures, complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Perform balance sheet account analysis and other analytical procedures as needed
• Review expense reports for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare remote bank deposits
• Assist in the compliance of the Accounting and A/P policy and procedures

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal guidance.
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel skills and Sage skills (such as pivot tables, vlookup, and data analysis)
• Financial software knowledge
• BS in accounting or five or more years’ experience in bookkeeping and/or accounting including understanding of general accounting practices and principles (GAAP)
• Ability to work independently on a variety of tasks including bank reconciliations, journal entry postings, account transfers, and line-item budget reviews. Ability to produce a variety of accounting records and entries in an accurate and timely manner each month. Good time management skills. Ten-key by touch, proficiency with Excel and Word and automated accounting software.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or 5 or more years’ experience

Language Skills:

The individual must have strong written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with employees and clients at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.

Work Environment:

The work environment is a typical office building. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.