Vaco Looking for GL Accountant – $29/hr. – 6 mo. CONTRACT Full Time

Job Description GL Accounting Specialist

• 6 – month contract
• $29/hr.

Summary:
The General Ledger Accounting Specialist is responsible for the entry of HQ and subsidiary general journals, job cost, and accounts receivable entries.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: entry of time allocation records into financial systems for job costing and allocation entries; general ledger account analysis and reconciliations; coordination of intercompany transactions and reporting across business units; routine maintenance of records; recording of cash receipts as needed in a backup role; performance of various month-end and year-end administrative tasks for the accounting/finance department; providing support for regular audits, and other projects as needed.

Primary Duties:

• Enter corporate and subsidiary general journals, job cost entries, accounts receivable entries, cash receipts entries, including thorough review of data entry, verifying accuracy and completeness.
• Bi-monthly organization and entry of time allocation records received from employees, preparation of corresponding entries for review, and posting of approved entries into financial systems.
• Work with HQ accounting and subsidiaries in providing and ensuring all intercompany transactions are reconciled in Smartsheet, containing proper support.
• Utilizing the accounting system verify that the GL and Smartsheet reconcile.
• Manage filing and maintenance of records for posted entries at HQ and applicable subsidiaries.
• Maintain and develop process and procedure to ensure records are properly retained, filed and easily accessible.
• Manage month-end and year-end accounting tasks for the accounting department including: Set-up new files as needed for record retention, Support External and Internal audits, as needed, Maintain detailed desk procedures, Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree in accounting or the equivalent education and/or experience highly desired.
• Strong analytical skills desired.
• Working knowledge in computer software, including word-processing, spreadsheet applications, and accounting systems.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills are preferred.

Specific Skills and Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of journal entry processes and general accounting concepts is desired.
• Ability to critically analyze work for errors and understand the processes necessary to correct errors.
• Detail oriented, highly accurate, with excellent organizations skills and ability to prioritize work for efficiencies.
• Possesses professional strengths of critical thinking, independence, and organization in managing multiple duties and deadlines, and proactive analysis and problem-solving.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Normal working hours are 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Additional time may be required during periods of high workload or major projects.

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