Accountant
About the role
[Company name] is hiring an Accountant to keep our books accurate and our month end close on time. You will work in [accounting system], reconcile accounts, prepare financial statements and support [outside CPA firm or tax preparer] at year end. You will report to [manager title] and work closely with [teams such as operations, payroll or purchasing].
Responsibilities
- Post journal entries and keep the general ledger current in [accounting system].
- Reconcile bank, credit card and [other accounts such as loans or payroll clearing] each month.
- Run the month end close by [business day] and prepare the income statement and balance sheet.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable review, including aging reports and follow up on overdue invoices.
- Record depreciation, accruals and prepaid expenses with clear support for each entry.
- Prepare sales tax, payroll tax and other filing schedules for [who files them].
- Assemble schedules and answer questions from [outside CPA firm] during tax preparation and any audit or review.
- Document month end steps and keep a checklist so another person can run the close if needed.
Requirements
- [Number] or more years of accounting experience in a company of about [size].
- Working knowledge of [accounting system] and a strong grasp of spreadsheets.
- A solid understanding of debits, credits, accruals and account reconciliation.
- [Degree, license or certification your state or industry requires, such as a CPA].
- Careful, accurate work and a habit of tying every number back to a source document.
- Discretion with payroll and financial information.
Nice to have
- Experience with [industry such as nonprofit, construction, healthcare or software] accounting.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting or cash flow reporting.
- Familiarity with expense, billing or payroll tools such as [tools you use].
- Experience supporting an outside audit or lender review.
Pay, schedule and benefits
Hours: [days and hours, onsite, hybrid or remote]. Pay: [pay range or rate]. Benefits: [short summary]. Equal opportunity statement: [use the wording your HR or legal advisor provides].