Summary:
General Accountant V will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. General Accountant V ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. General Accountant V analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. General Accountant V prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. In addition, General Accountant V may guide or review the work of support staff.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update accounting records and files.
- Reconcile bank statements including updating daily bank feeds.
- Conduct month-end and year-end closures.
- Maintains the general ledger.
- Prepares documents for audits.
- Prepares various Balance Sheet schedules including Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Accruals, etc.
- Prepares financial reporting packages.
- Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
- Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
- Files, prepares and maintains tax compliance (i.e., federal, state, local government agencies) documentation in all states related to FCTI business.
- Streamline the entry and processing of vendor invoices and payments, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Generate and distribute client billings on a monthly and semi-monthly basis, maintaining strong client relationships and consistent cash flow.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent use of MS Office and Excel; very good with spreadsheets.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Similar experience as a General Accountant or relevant role in accounting.
- Complex technical and business matters.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
- At least five years of related experience required.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.