Accountant

Job Purpose: Responsible for actively maintaining financial records of various accounts to the General Ledger on a daily basis. Prepare journal entries, research variances in the account detail and document explanations of variances. Communicate any issues with supervisor on a timely basis, and work with coworkers to research, discuss, and develop a solution to the issue. Assist with the month end closing process by preparing reconciliations of their responsible accounts. Primary Functions: Reconcile general ledger accounts to various subsystems; Review and analyze system reports spreadsheets and verify detailed data; Research account variances to identify reason for variance and properly document explanation; Prepare journal entries; Recognize and report financial impact of issues as they occur; Develop solutions to systemic and non-systemic problems; Review transactional data for policy compliance; Develop efficient business processes; Follow through on assignments and communication status; Create area specific system reports; Compose written communication to document accounting policy/treatment; Perform other duties as assigned.