Accountant

Linamar•Wilson, NC

About The Position

Plan, organize, and administer specialized accounting activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and developing financial statements and reports. The role may provide functional advice or training to less experienced accountants. Responsibilities include month-end reconciliations and journal entries, accounts payable and receivable processing, fixed-asset accounting, preparation of bills and invoices, transaction entry and reconciliation, standard entries and accruals, and other month-end duties. The Accountant also performs related clerical work and provides backup for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Requirements

Working knowledge of computer programs such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and company systems.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain accurate financial records with attention to detail.
Ability to resolve discrepancies in accounting data, including bills, invoices, and reports.
Organizational skills to manage daily priorities and urgent special requests while completing routine tasks on schedule.
Ability to learn additional functionality in the ERP system and work procedures, and to expand financial knowledge.
Willingness to learn.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Prepare month-end reconciliations and journal entries with complete supporting documentation, accurately and on time.
Prepare, analyze, and assist with accurate processing of monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable aging.
Ensure charges to fixed-asset accounts are categorized properly.
Maintain a computerized listing of fixed assets supported by appropriate copies of source documents.
Assist with preparation of fixed-asset schedules for year-end.
Calculate, prepare, and issue account-related documents, including bills, invoices, and account statements, using computerized and manual systems.
Enter, verify, and reconcile transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, purchase orders, checks, and invoices in a ledger.
Prepare standard entries and accruals.
Complete assigned month-end duties by their deadlines.
Perform related clerical duties, including word processing and maintaining filing and record systems.
Provide backup for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Assist others with routine tasks to ensure services are provided efficiently.
May provide functional advice or training to less experienced accountants.