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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial statement preparation, general ledger close processes, and compliance with US GAAP. Proficient in utilizing accounting software and tools to enhance efficiency and support audit processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Financial Statement PreparationGeneral Ledger Close ProcessUS GAAP ComplianceAdvanced Excel SkillsCPA or CPA Licensure Pursuit
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Account ReconciliationJournal EntriesVariance AnalysisInternal Controls ImprovementSales Tax Returns PreparationPurchase Accounting SupportAccounts Receivable SupportAccounts Payable SupportData AnalyticsFinancial Reporting
Soft Skills
Strong Work EthicSelf-MotivationEntrepreneurial MindsetAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
FloQastNetSuiteAvalaraSage 100QuickBooksSalesforceMicrosoft Office Suite
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in AccountingCPA
Industry Keywords
Multi-Branch OrganizationAudit SupportCompliance ProcessesVendor Master Data ManagementCustomer Master Data Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare monthly financial statements and required or ad hoc financial reports
- Drive the monthly general ledger close process, including account reconciliations and journal entries
- Improve the close process using FloQast and other tools
- Perform monthly actual-versus-budget variance analysis and investigate discrepancies
- Evaluate accounting systems and procedures and implement improvements to internal controls and efficiency
- Provide accounting support to management and clarify expense-related issues
- Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors during annual and interim audits
- Prepare and file sales tax returns for multiple states
- Support purchase accounting and M&A activities, including accounting systems and opening balance sheet reconciliations for acquisitions
- Support accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including adjustments research and invoice review
- Support annual compliance processes, including business licenses and annual reports
- Maintain vendor and customer master data in the accounting system
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and internal controls
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a multi-branch/multi-division organization
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required
- CPA or active pursuit of CPA licensure preferred
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with NetSuite, Avalara, Sage 100, QuickBooks, and Salesforce a plus
- Data analytics certificates/experience a plus
- Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and an entrepreneurial mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
