Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting general accounting functions, financial reporting, and business unit operational accounting. This position performs a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks associated with Colonial Group, Inc.'s accounting processes and supports the accounting team in maintaining accurate and timely financial information.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Assist in analyzing financial transactions and accounts to determine the accuracy and completeness of entries.
• Prepare journal entries to record revenues, expenses, tax provisions, and other accounting activity.
• Assist in preparing monthly cash reconciliations and recording related journal entries.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies between purchase orders and supplier invoices.
• Prepare vouchers for the payment of supplier invoices.
• Develop a working knowledge of accounting and operational computer software and systems that impact accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Assist the accounting team in meeting all deadlines in accordance with department closing schedules.
• Assist with the accounting of certain inventory items and reconcile related general ledger accounts.
• Prepare various monthly account reconciliations, which may include accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other accounts.
• Perform daily and weekly accounting processes that support the accurate reconciliation of monthly activity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience required.
• Previous experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or inventory accounting preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable working with multiple computer software platforms and accounting systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to learn and apply accounting policies, procedures, and processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, including computers, keyboards, and other related equipment.
• May occasionally be required to bend, reach, or move between office and operational areas.
• May occasionally be required to lift and/or move materials or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily an office-based position with regular interaction with members of the accounting team and other business functions.
• May occasionally require work in warehouse, manufacturing, or other operational areas.
• Travel is minimal and may be required up to 10% of the time.
• Work is performed in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with established deadlines and closing schedules.