Oversee and assist with core accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities. This role involves maintaining monthly financial records, aiding in budget and audit preparations, supporting cross-functional payroll and tax needs, and providing reliable internal and external customer support across various department functions.
Position Responsibilities
- Responsible for the preparation and integrity of the monthly financial statements, account analyses, and journal entries.
- Work closely with Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist to act as a backup in payroll.
- Prepare and gather information for annual 1099 reporting.
- Assist with month-end close process.
- Responsible for preparing sales tax & VAT reporting for applicable areas.
- Responsible for project accounting and fixed assets for ACORD.
- Support internal and external customer needs and maintain an expected level of "customer service."
- Assist with customer invoicing for ACORD.
- Assist with reviewing of expense accounts.
- Assist in preparation for audits by providing explanations for analysis for the quarterly & year-end reviews.
- Maintain and compile information for Budgeting and Forecasting purposes.
- Assist with special projects, as business needs arise.
Education & Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
- Excellent verbal and business writing skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Proficient with automated General Ledger systems.
- Excellent verbal and business writing skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Adaptability and willingness to learn additional accounting responsibilities and systems.
Experience
- 3 to 5 years relevant accounting experience.
- Strong background in understanding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Proficient with automated General Ledger systems.
- Produced accurate, complete, and well-supported accounting work on schedule.
