Key competencies required to be successful as an accountant
* daily maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger for liability, equity, and asset accounts to ensure accuracy and validity of accounting transactions.
* consolidates and prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements for multiple r.s. Hughes divisions.
* daily review of subsidiary ledger accounts.
* executes month-end close process by following internal procedures and protocols; including but not limited to settling suspension and clearing accounts.
* reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
* documents, creates, and posts journal entries.
* manages accruals to accurately reflect obligations monthly.
* performs regular internal audits to support financial accuracy, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
* files required tax forms in compliance with federal, state, and local government agencies requirements.
* reconciles po discrepancies and works with divisions and a/p to resolve.
* proactively works and collaborates with accounting and other departments to support operational excellence, identifying process improvement opportunities.
* consolidation of subsidiary systems into master g/l.
* performs other related duties as assigned.
education/certification/licenses
* bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline required.
* three to five years of broad accounting experience required.
skills that will make you successful
* extensive knowledge of general financial accounting.
* understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
* highly proficient with accounting software.
* excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines without direct supervision.
* ability to multi-task, while instinctively readjusting efforts to focus on high-priority tasks.
* excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* proficient in microsoft office suite and especially microsoft excel.
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