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Job Description

The Accountant will prepare financial reports to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. The Accountant position will work closely with our other accountants and operations personnel and handle day-to-day bookkeeping.

The Accountant will provide accurate reconciliation of business accounts. This includes bank statements, and auditing of quarterly, monthly or yearly accounts. Duties include the financial preparation and analysis of accounts and reporting of financial variances and inaccuracies.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

+ Performs general accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.

+ Prepares periodic balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.

+ Maintains the general ledger.

+ Perform all accounting functions for assigned co-ops

+ Fulfill overtime requirements when necessary

+ Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable

+ Reconciles accounts and closes the monthly books.

+ Reconciles bank accounts 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.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

+ Integrity and Accountability: Pursues goals, objectives and commitments in an ethical manner. Meets job expectations, takes personal responsibility for outcomes and makes decisions based on sound judgment. Identifies implications and works to minimize any negative effects by developing contingencies or alternatives when commitments cannot be met and involves and/or alerts those affected. Uses resources (intellectual, material, time, technological) in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

+ Communication: Using a broad range of communication styles, and choosing appropriate, effective ways to communicate to different audiences in diverse situations. Communicates in a respectful tone and manner. Listens actively and communicate effectively with others. Writes clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Work environment

Accountants generally work in an office environment.

Physical demands

This position requires sitting at a desk for extended periods of time and significant amount of time on the phone.

+ Must be able to push/pull/lift up to 30 pounds

Travel required

N/A

Required education and experience

+ 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.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation requires all employees—citizens, residents, and nonresidents—to complete Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. Employees are not allowed to work in the United States until the Form I-9 is completed and properly documented.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer