Accountant – Temp to Hire

by | Nov 22, 2017 | Uncategorized

We are seeking a seasoned Staff Accountant to join our growing team! This is a temporary position with the potential to become a permanent opportunity. Our ideal candidate has their CPA (or is eligible to sit for the CPA), has 3-5 years experience, and a Bachelors in Accounting.

Job Description:

  • Prepare financial analysis and assist in development of financial forecasts and closings.
  • Collect financial data and ensure conformity with corporate policies and procedures.
  • Prepare operations reports for presentation to management.
  • Analyze operational financial data, investigate variances and investigate their impact on planned objectives.
  • Maintain and analyze monthly entries to budgets and balance sheet accounts which include the processing of accounting entries and the analysis of changes for accuracy and correctness of account distribution.
  • Assist with the preparation of profit plan, strategic plan, operating reviews, and reporting of financial data and analysis.
  • Focus on continuous business process improvements, challenge current processes and procedures and implement improvements where possible.
  • Furnish timely communication to the Controller on business issues, providing supporting documentation and recommending alternative courses of action.
  • Must be able to observe, evaluate, summarize and communicate effectively.
  • Must have an analytical and process-driven approach, with a high attention to detail.
  • Capability in multi-tasking, including prioritization of work and management / organization of time.
  • Strong drive for results is essential, with self-directed leadership, requiring minimal supervision & being proactive.
  • Must be comfortable working in a fast paced, changing environment.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in accounting/financial analysis
  • Must have working experience with MS Access database
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPA/MBA
  • Advanced MS Office skills – STRONG Excel is a MUST!!!
  • 3-5 years experience in Accounting
  • Startup experience is a plus!