ACCOUNTING GENERALIST

Air Compressor Solutions•West Odessa, TX

5d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Accounting Generalist prepares financial reports covering the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and related financial activities. The role performs general and cost accounting, records and reconciles financial transactions, supports budgeting and financial analysis, and helps ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. It also supports tax filings, annual audits, payroll, banking and cash tracking, accounts payable tasks, internal controls, and the accounting software system. The position may manage, mentor, and train accounting and accounts payable and receivable staff, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Three to five years of accounting experience.
Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
Understanding of and ability to adhere to U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Trustworthiness when handling company financial and confidential information.
Customer-focused approach with internal and external customers, and consistent attention to accuracy and timeliness.
Ability to own tasks from start to finish with little oversight.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and one’s own workload.
Proficiency with accounting software.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate a 10-key calculator by touch.

Responsibilities

Perform general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
Record financial transactions.
Maintain, balance, and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Prepare and post journal entries.
Monitor actual performance against budgeted figures.
Provide monthly variance analysis on the profit and loss statement and balance sheet.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and stay informed about changes in accounting principles.
Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues.
Propose solutions to improve financial processes.
Assist outside auditors by gathering account information and documents for the annual audit.
File required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
Coordinate preparation of the corporate tax return.
Coordinate with the accounting software vendor as appropriate to maintain the system and recommend updates.
Audit accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Present recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
Run and post biweekly payroll in coordination with Human Resources.
Reconcile monthly bank statements with accounting software, ensure entries are accurately recorded, and update and track cash balances in a manual check register.
Back up Accounts Payable by reconciling monthly supplier statements, including completing supplier settlement wire transfers.
Assist the accounting team with printing checks, wire transfers, deposits, and related journal entries.
Manage, mentor, and train new accountants and accounts payable and accounts receivable staff.
Document and monitor internal controls to maintain data integrity.
Perform other related duties as assigned.