Accountant

Summary:

This position is responsible for the General Ledger, accounting for transactional items including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, expense reporting and others. This position will also participate in the month-end closing process and preparation of financial statements in a timely and accurate manner while maintaining effective internal controls.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Responsibilities

Process workflow

Execute the monthly close process adhering to established timelines and requirements, such as the following: complete journal entries; record travel and expense entries; reconcile accounts and ensure adequate supporting documentation is maintained; and record and monitor accruals.

Prepare financial statements and monthly variance analysis comparing actuals to budget and forecast- General accounting practices.

General Accounting Practices

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing.

Sales/use tax reporting and account reconciliations.

Expense report processing.

Budgeting

Assist in preparation of the annual Budget and Strategic Planning initiatives.

Technology

Participate in the integration of new technologies impacting Accounting processes.

External Audit

Prepare information required to support external auditors and tax preparation (if required).

Reporting

Develop ad hoc reporting, as required, to support company initiatives.

Attendance

Attendance is an essential requirement for this position.

Any Other Duties as Assigned by Supervisor

To be determined by manager on a permanent or project basis

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

Experience

Minimum of two years’ experience in Accounting

Skills/Abilities

Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Experience with QuickBooks is preferable.

Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including a high level of proficiency with Excel.

Experience with payroll processes and procedures is preferred.

Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work through complex issues in a timely manner.

Detail oriented leader willing to dive in and assist as required (especially while developing your team).

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Experience working in the video, film, or production industry preferable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Manual Dexterity

Sufficient manual dexterity to perform activities required under essential functions.

Frequent light grasping and fine motor tasks (50-75% of shift).

Coordination

Ability to perform gross body coordination and hand-eye coordination tasks without instability.

Mobility

Ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, lift and move frequently during working hours.

Occasional standing (10-25%).

Occasional stair climbing and descending (up to 20% of shift).

Visual

Must be able to see or use prosthetics that will enable the senses to function adequately to assure that the essential functions of this position can be fully met.

Hearing

Must be able to hear or use prosthetics that will enable the senses to function adequately to assure that the essential functions of this position can be fully met.

Speech

Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.

GATEWAY CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Gateway Vision

To be an exemplar, purpose-built company led by industry leading professionals with a passion for the pursuit of excellence.

Gateway Purpose

Gateway provides our clients an exceptional working environment and customer service culture through the finest production support services and facilities in the world.

Gateway Values

G – Gracious: Treating others with respect, lending a hand whenever needed and saying thank you.

A – Attentive: Operating with a sense of urgency, attention to detail and professionalism.

T – Teamwork: Drawing upon the individual strengths of each other to work together toward a common vision.

E – Ethical: Demonstrating honesty, integrity, trustworthiness and to have the character and courage to do what’s right - “Every Day in Every Way.”

W - Work/Life Balance: Creating a culture where employee’s success is as important as our customers and our partners. At GSPS, success is the not the result of the amount but rather the quality of time we put into work.

A – Accountable: Taking ownership of our actions and team performance while also admitting that sometimes we don’t have all the answers and need help from others

Y - Yes-minded: Exploring ways to be innovative, overcoming roadblocks and creating an environment of yes.

Client/Customer Focused

Does whatever is necessary to meet the needs of the client/customer.

Communicates Openly

Communicates with clients, co-workers and vendors in an appropriate and effective manner.

Self-Development

Seeks out and pursues development opportunities for personal or professional growth (e.g., interpersonal skills, technical skills).

Department Teamwork

Demonstrates support for co-workers and team by offering assistance to others and taking responsibility for work that needs to be done.

Training Compliance

Timely and successful completion of ongoing training or education.

Attendance and Scheduling

Supports the team by demonstrating flexibility and reliability in availability and by complying with attendance and benefit time policies and procedures.

UNIFORM/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Office team members should dress in business casual.

Maintains clean, neat appearance with uniform conforming with established guidelines.

Protective clothing (i.e., safety goggles, hard hat, high vis vest, etc.) is to be worn as needed.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports directly to the Accounting Manager.

Supervises no one upon hire; builds team according to department needs.

Full-Time