General Accountant V

Summary:

General Accountant V will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. General Accountant V ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. General Accountant V analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. General Accountant V prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. In addition, General Accountant V may guide or review the work of support staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update accounting records and files.
• Reconcile bank statements including updating daily bank feeds.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closures.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Prepares documents for audits.
• Prepares various Balance Sheet schedules including Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Accruals, etc.
• Prepares financial reporting packages.
• Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Files, prepares and maintains tax compliance (i.e., federal, state, local government agencies) documentation in all states related to FCTI business.
• Streamline the entry and processing of vendor invoices and payments, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Generate and distribute client billings on a monthly and semi-monthly basis, maintaining strong client relationships and consistent cash flow.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent use of MS Office and Excel; very good with spreadsheets.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Similar experience as a General Accountant or relevant role in accounting.
• Complex technical and business matters.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
• At least five years of related experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.