Accountant II

W.C. Bradley Co.•Columbus, GA

About The Position

Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
Two (2) – four (4) years of experience in accounting or similar role.
Knowledge and proficiency applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proficiency using a Personal Computer (PC) to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong proficiency utilizing and navigating moderately complex financial management software preferably SAP
Strong customer service skills and the ability to effectively assist internal customers in finding solutions.
Business financial acumen.
Organizational skills and the ability to maintain information in a logical manner.
Good communication skills to include the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences.
Exceptional interpersonal skill and the ability to effectively communicate to diverse people groups.
Analytical skills and the ability to be detail oriented.
Time management skills and the ability to work under stress, timetables with deadlines, and with frequent interruptions.
Project management skills.
Ability to adapt to changes in priorities.
Ability to foster a team oriented work environment.
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.

Responsibilities

Record General Ledger (GL) journal entries and verify accuracy; ensure GL entries are valid and defensible for reporting purposes.
Maintain multiple GL balance sheet account reconciliations to include: prepays, accounts receivable, payment applications, etc.); record other adjustments as necessary; and verify balance of accounts.
Facilitate Financial Management System (FMS) transaction uploads (i.e., payroll and recurring journal entries).
Assist in the coordination of the fiscal financial close for the Company.
Prepare and coordinate audit schedules.
Maintain detailed financial analysis and communicate with departmental and operational personnel at all levels of management to include maintaining account segments for all Business Units and preparing system generated financial reports.
May serve as a “Super User” for the administration of the FMS; provide FMS trouble shooting services when needed.
May provide inter-company assistance with issues, when appropriate.
Cross-train to support the accounting department
Other duties as deemed necessary.