Portsmouth, New hampshire
Staff Accountant Job Opening in Portsmouth, New hampshire - Staff Accountant ?
Portsmouth, NH
Our client is the second largest U.S. energy-from-waste business, and is an industry leader in the conversion of everyday residential and business waste into clean energy. They have an opening for Staff Accountant at our corporate office in Portsmouth, NH. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor?s Degree in Accounting, with at least 3 years of related prior experience, and must have experience with audits.
Responsibilities:
Manage general ledger and financial reporting process, including month-end and year-end closings
Support financial statement preparation and analysis for standalone facility financial statements
Prepare journal entries for entry into the general ledger system on a monthly basis by collecting necessary data, analyzing and/or allocating costs and preparing audit trail support for the journal entries.
Analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy; analyze accrual accounts to ensure proper expensing and estimates.
Collect and analyze financial data and prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
Participate in monthly financial meetings for discussion and review of monthly financial reports.
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, updates, and strategic plans for assigned areas.
Assist with the maintenance and application of internal controls.
Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analytical projects in a timely and accurate manner.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations with proper support and backup.
Conduct monthly calls with field & operations management regarding monthly close.
Gain an understanding of and assist with federal, state and local governmental regulatory filings.
Review vouchers for vendor payments and prepare check requests
Attend and coordinate physical inventory observations
Liaison with the firm's external CPA firm for annual audits.
Qualifications:
Bachelor?s Degree in Accounting
Three or more years of experience
Previous experience in public accounting (a plus)
MUST have experience with audits
Hands-on, self-motivated individual with strong communication, leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
Must possess strong organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team contributing to a positive team spirit
Experience in inventory accounting and controls.
Some travel may be required to Company facilities (2-3 times per year)
Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office suite or similar office software
Proficient in Great Plains or comparable accounting system
If you meet the above qualifications and would like to apply for this position, please click APPLY NOW and upload your most current resume. You may email your resume to Kaye Cross, at . Please include Staff Accountant on the subject line of any e-mail correspondence. Thank you in advance for applying, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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