General Accountant

Lighting company is currently seeking an accountant who is looking for a long-term career with high potential for growth. We offer competitive salary and benefits. We are looking for an individual who is able to multi-task and willing to take on occasional projects, unrelated to accounting, for the CFO.  Candidate must be proactive and a problem solver.  Candidate must be comfortable working in a fast paced and fluid environment. 

Job Purpose:

Provides financial information to the organization by maintaining and reconciling accounts.

Duties:

Maintains general ledger accounts by monitoring account preparation; entering amortizations of prepaid accounts; balancing job costs; updating monthly retainage; preparing monthly entries for fixed asset depreciation, accruals, amortization, and cost allocations.

Summarizes current financial status by analyzing general ledger accounts; compiling and submitting financial statements.

Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

Avoids legal challenges by complying with federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Provides financial information by answering accounting procedure questions; researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations; determining current charging of labor and materials.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

Accounting, Experience with AS400, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Results Driven, Deadline-Oriented, PC Proficiency, Corporate Finance, Analyzing Information, General Math Skills, Objectivity