DescriptionOverviewThe primary role of the Accountant I is to support general accounting in the month-end close cycle and in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting Department.
Responsibilities- Support general accounting in the month-end close cycle; prepare journal entries to ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded.
- Prepare and maintain inventory, construction-in-progress, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure balances are valid and accurate.
- Assist with preparing pro-forma budget to actual cost variance analysis for projects to ensure costs are valid, accurately allocated, and align with budget.
- Evaluate invoices to determine whether the costs can be capitalized align with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Review procedures and recommend scalable solutions to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of department transactions and projects.
- Support Regional Finance Directors; research and respond to inquiries and prepare journal entries.
- Identify and analyze discrepancies to determine root cause and corrective solution.
- Analyze and interpret historical trends: monthly accruals for lab, supply, property tax and utility expenditures.
- Perform expense analysis, identify accounting methodology and propose an efficient approach.
- Conceptualize and prepare financial reports and other reports.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field of study from an accredited college or university. In lieu of degree, 5+ years of professional experience.
- 2+ years of professional experience
Preferred- Experience with Oracle Fusion or similar enterprise resource planning applications.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Knowledge of and ability to apply accounting principles, theory, and practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
- Ability to multi-task effectively without compromising work quality.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented, organized, process focused, problem resolution, proactive, ambitious, customer experience focused.
- Ability to draw conclusions and make independent decisions with limited information.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors, and other members of the business community.
- Self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
- Problem solving skills to research, gather and analyze data; identify and resolve problems timely resulting in valid conclusions, recommendations, and plans of action.
- Analytical skills to synthesize complex or diverse information.
- Actively share ideas in a constructive and positive manner; ability to listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others.
Benefits- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K
- Paid time to volunteer in your local community
Salary Information$75,000.00-$93,000.00 / Annually
