Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end close process, including general ledger reconciliation and analysis
• Reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet accounts, as well as profit and loss accounts in accordance with the monthly close schedule
• Research and perform analysis of change in general ledger account balances as well as analysis of month and year-end results for management reporting purposes
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries in Great Plains accounting software as part of month end close process
• Assist in the preparation and compilation of monthly management reports for the Company and all its divisions
• Prepare schedules, analyses and reconciliations as needed, including financial spreadsheets with pivot tables and active formulas, to supplement the monthly management and other financial reports
• Prepare schedules and assist with the year-end financial statement audit and periodic bank audits
• Assist with preparation of miscellaneous month-end accounting duties
• Serve as resource in all aspects of accounting, including technical research
• Perform miscellaneous ad-hoc research and reporting and other duties assigned
• Assist with accounting for prepaid and accrued expenses
• Assist with fixed asset accounting

Qualifications / Education

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting
• 1-3 years work in an office environment
• Proficiency with MS Office; advanced Excel skills a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains, LeaseWave, and Crystal Reports
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business discipline (or able to complete degree within six months)

Skills

• Must have problem solving and decision-making abilities, including the ability to identify trends and relationships within accounting and financial data
• Must be highly motivated individual with high level of initiative and an attitude of willingness / ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
• Must have the ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Must be team player willing to assist others at all levels of the organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of employees, management and external agencies
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and work autonomously or with a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively on a one-on-one basis or in group setting
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times and exercise strict confidentiality

 

 Insight Investments, Corp is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a Veteran or other protected classification.

Division

Insight Investments