Accountant/Bookkeeper
19 days ago
Mechanicsville
Job Description Job Summary: The Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. Duties/Responsibilities: • Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department., • Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements., • Maintains the general ledger., • Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books., • Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks., • Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections., • Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts., • Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit., • Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies., • As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software., • Performs other related duties as assigned., • Audit Required Skills/Abilities: • Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting., • Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles., • Highly proficient with accounting software., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.