SR. CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT presso Gates, Hudson & Associates

Provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; preparing financial statements.

• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
• Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
• Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• 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.

• BA in accounting, finance or business
• 2+ years of recent and relevant accounting experience
• Experience in general ledger entries, account reconciliations, accruals
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with all levels of the organization
• Strong internal and external customer service
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, with excellent time management and organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Demonstrated and sound work ethic
• Strong technology skills, especially with bank reconciliations, online banking systems, automated banking and procurement systems
• Strong excel skills