Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Confidential Careers is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance team. In this vital role, you will manage a wide range of accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial operations while supporting the organization’s financial health.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company policies
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes using financial software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or PeopleSoft
- Conduct monthly account analysis and perform account reconciliation to verify data integrity across multiple systems including Workday, ADP, Kronos, Ceridian, UltiPro, and Paychex
- Support payroll management activities by processing payroll data through systems like ADP or UltiPro while ensuring adherence to tax regulations and payroll deadlines
- Assist with budgeting, financial reporting, and variance analysis to provide actionable insights for decision-making
- Maintain meticulous records of financial transactions including double-entry bookkeeping and journal entries; ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) controls
- Participate in internal audits and external audits by preparing documentation related to governmental accounting standards or non-profit accounting requirements
Skills
- Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with strong knowledge of accounting concepts such as debits & credits, balance sheet reconciliation, and general ledger accounting
- Proficiency with multiple accounting software platforms including QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, UltiPro or similar systems
- Strong understanding of GAAP principles as well as governmental or non-profit accounting standards if applicable
- Demonstrated ability in data entry accuracy and Excel data analysis for reporting purposes
- Excellent numeracy skills combined with analytical thinking for credit analysis, account analysis, budgeting, and account reconciliation tasks
- Ability to perform detailed work such as 10-key typing and journal entry posting while maintaining high levels of accuracy
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with financial software integration is a plus
- Familiarity with payroll management systems like ADP or Paychex; experience handling accounts payable/receivable is preferred
- Experience with auditing processes is advantageous
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