ACCOUNTANT I

Job Description

This role is responsible for applying technical skills and working as part of a team carrying out tasks under limited supervision.JOB DESCRIPTION

Successful candidate possesses expert knowledge of

Income Tax Preparation

Monthly Close / Journal Entries

Sales/Use Tax Preparation

Payroll Preparation

Bank and Credit card monthly reconciliations

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Cost Analysis

As well as other special projects / duties as assigned.

Candidate must possess intermediate knowledge of double-entry accounting systems as well as relevant accounting experience and education. Must demonstrate ability to

analyze and record common transactions in the accounting system (with strong understanding of cash basis, modified cash basis, and tax basis of accounting).

monitor and process payroll for client companies, who operate in diverse industries and environments

identify potential payroll compliance issues and prepare appropriate compliance forms for federal, state and local payroll taxes

manage accounts payable

execute monthly accounting procedures, including ability to reconcile the general ledger system to each sub-ledger sales and purchasing system used to process the individual transactions

reconcile general ledger bank accounts to bank accounts monthly

effectively manage time, meet deadlines, and work under pressure

communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

work independently and as a member of a team

maintain strong client relationshipsEDUCATION & SKILLS

Holds CPA certification or working towards CPA certification

Bachelor's degree with accounting focus is preferred.

Experience with computerized accounting

Advanced Excel knowledge is preferred

Possess high level of integrityJOB TYPE

Full-time