Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
* Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
* Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
* Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
* Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
* Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
* Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
* Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
* Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
* Secures financial information by completing database backups.
* Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
* Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
* Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
* Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
* Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
* Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Key Skills
* Strong organizational skills
* Extensive experience with data entry, record keeping, and computer operations.
* Highly focused attention to detail.
* Strong experience using Pastel.
* Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills
* Demonstrate focus, positive attitude, professionalism, strong communication skills and teamwork.
* Effective interpersonal and oral communication skills.