Accounting Coordinator

Legends Global•Henrico, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to serve as the lead accountant for the facility. This is a hands-on operational and general ledger accounting role responsible for day-to-day sub-ledger functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and inventory. The position leads the monthly financial close process, prepares financial statements, forecasts, and budget-to-actual analyses. The Accounting Coordinator will also coordinate with client accounting teams, assist with external audits, and identify opportunities for process improvements. This role provides oversight and direction to clerical accounting functions and staff, requiring leadership, training, review, and support to accounting staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Three to five years of professional accounting experience, including experience in public accounting and/or private industry, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and support financial operations in a growing organization
Experience with and strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (“GASB”) pronouncements
Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end financial close, including performing detailed and analytical account reconciliations
Experience with sub-ledger accounting such as, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, etc.
Experience preparing financial statements, forecasts, and performing budget-to-actual financial analysis
Strong knowledge of general ledger and sub-ledger accounting
Strong understanding of GAAP and GASB pronouncements
Strong knowledge of month-end close processes and procedures and ability to analytically perform detailed account reconciliations
Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements, forecasts, budget to actual comparisons, and supporting schedules
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and explain financial variances
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurring deadlines
Ability to work independently and take ownership of facility accounting processes
Ability to work effectively with the General Manager, Regional Finance Team, client finance personnel, external auditors, and facility staff
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential financial and personnel information
Strong knowledge of accounting software and applications, Adobe, and various Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) license is preferred
Experience cultivating long-term, trusting relationships with external clients is preferred
Experience supervising or managing clerical accounting functions is preferred
Experience with Sage Quantum 50 accounting software is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead accountant for the facility, responsible for hands-on operational and general ledger accounting
Manage and perform day-to-day sub-ledger accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, etc.
Lead the monthly financial close process and ensure timely and accurate completion of all month-end activities
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, adjusting entries, and other general ledger activity
Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are accurately recorded, coded, and classified
Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations
Prepare and review balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations
Prepare monthly financial statements, forecasts, budget to actuals, and supporting financial schedules
Analyze monthly financial performance against budget and provide explanations for significant variances and performance trends
Maintain supporting documentation for financial transactions, reconciliations, and journal entries
Provide oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities and ensure transactions are processed accurately and timely
Provide hands-on support and back-up to accounting staff as necessary to ensure continuity of accounting operations
Coordinate with the client's accounting and finance team on an ongoing basis regarding financial reporting, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and other accounting matters
Coordinate the preparation of external audit materials and work directly with the client's external auditors during the annual audit process
Assist the General Manager and Regional Finance Team with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and other accounting-related needs
Assist in establishing and maintaining appropriate accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial processes
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls
Perform other accounting and financial responsibilities as assigned
Provide oversight and direction to clerical accounting functions and staff
Provide leadership, training, review, and support to accounting staff
Ensure established financial procedures are followed