Quincy, Massachusetts
Accountant Job Opening in Quincy, Massachusetts - The National Fire Protection Association?s mission is to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge and passion. An international nonprofit established in 1896, we are dedicated to the elimination of death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The Association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission.
Want to be part of something big? As an employee of the National Fire Protection Association, you are working toward truly making a difference all over the world. You play a key role in keeping first responders safe, helping to provide architects with guidelines for building design and safety, providing education to children in schools, and so much more. Employees at NFPA bring a collective passion to work every day as together, they contribute toward solving the fire problem?all while being offered great benefits, including a pension plan and an on-site fitness center.
Want to make a difference? Join Us. NFPA is currently searching for an accountant to join the team! The accountant is responsible for supporting the department by performing weekly and monthly functions that will range from reconciling GL accounts to assisting with annual audit preparation and tax reporting.
Principal Responsibilities:
Assist with the preparation of the monthly financial statements including supporting reports for management review.
Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and post reconciling journal entries.
Assemble and post monthly accruals.
Post payments into sub ledger and maintain excel workbooks.
Prepare investment portfolio journal entries and maintain excel workbooks.
Maintain and update general ledger accounts in JDE.
Manage 1099 year end processing.
Assist with annual audit preparation and tax reporting.
Support the accounting department with special projects and team efforts.
Qualifications:
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Required Skills and Experience:
2+ years of related experience.
A solid understanding of GAAP.
Ability to work independently and as a team player.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
Takes ownership of work and is highly motivated.
JD Edwards experience is highly preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Accounting: 2 years
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