Accountant

brenner oil•Holland Charter Township, MI

8d•$50,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, direct the financial operations of the company including budgeting, planning, investing and other financial matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, required; along with 2 years of related experience required.
Strong analytical skills a must.
Exceptional ability to stay attentive when dealing with customers.
Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office Products, including Excel and Word.
Focused and efficient work ethic with time sensitive data and communication turn around.
Strong understanding of business financial data flow and analysis.
Experience working closely with others on a team, as well as independently.
Clear communication skills aimed at understanding customers’ needs and providing corresponding services.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable preferred.
Knowledge of Department of Transportation laws a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, and budget preparation.
Coordinates the company’s financial planning, budgeting and investment activities
Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Prepares periodic financial statements, activity reports, financial forecasts and annual budgets
Ensures that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Reviews financial details from past, present and forecasted operations; identifies development opportunities and improvements that can be made
Collaborates with external auditors to provide information needed for the annual audit.
Maintains knowledge of organizational procedures, federal and state regulations and accounting standards
Sets of new accounts, reconciles accounts and closes the monthly books.
Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits and addresses inquiries from the banks
Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections
Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
Files tax forms with federal, state and local government agencies
Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.