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Job Description
Responsible for entering and maintaining transactions, including AR/AP, and performing general ledger reconciliations. Assists with the preparation of monthly financial reports. Supports all members of the finance team by posting journal entries, completing general ledger reconciliations, and researching financial activity as assigned. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with audit preparation, maintaining documentation for internal controls, and supporting process improvements within the finance function.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 21 years of age.
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance preferred.
- Microsoft Office and Accounts Payable/General Ledger experience.
- 2 years of related experience preferred.
- Knowledge of required reporting and documentation related to Vendor Management such as Forms 1099, W-9 and Sales Tax Exemption.
- Data entry experience.
- Effective communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
- The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Essential Functions
- Assist with month-end close, including posting journal entries, preparing reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and reviewing variances.
- Support Controller, AVP of Finance and Chief Financial Officer with ad hoc requests in a timely manner.
- Actively seek ways to improve efficiency and accuracy within the Accounting/Finance Department.
- Research and resolve problems, perform scheduled activities and troubleshooting, and liaison with Branches and other Association Office Departments.
- Prepare and maintain standard and ad hoc reports, queries, and conduct appropriate reviews to ensure data integrity for areas of responsibility.
- Manage all aspects of various balance sheet accounts, and other data entry or general ledger accounts as assigned.
- Respond to Branch inquiries in a timely manner.
- Perform all other duties and reconciliations as assigned.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
- Collaboration
- Project/Initiative Management
- Functional Expertise
- Quality Results