ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN (GENERAL LEDGER)

NEXCOM•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

Performs a variety of accounting functions such as accounting analysis and verification in coordination with assigned Exchanges resolves problems and discrepancies. Acts as liaison between NEXCOM's independent audit firm and assigned Exchanges.

Requirements

A total of 4 years consisting of the following:
GENERAL EXPERIENCE - 3 years experience gained in work which has demonstrated arithmetic aptitude and ability, accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to apply established procedures for recording and compiling data.
OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE - 1 year of academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience, up to a maximum of a 4 year bachelor's degree for 3 years of general experience.
AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE - 1 year responsible experience which enabled the applicant to acquire and apply a knowledge of established accounting and related data processing procedures and techniques in the performance of such functions as analyzing and classifying or recording transactions, balancing, reconciling, adjusting or examining accounts, developing or verifying accounting data for reports statements and schedules, or performing prescribed analyses of accounting data.

Responsibilities

Utilizes the principle of accounting to analyze financial operations for a specific group of Exchanges supported.
Reviews and analyzes a variety of computerized and manual documents and data to include accruals and journal entries relating to operating statements.
Analyzes sales and payroll trends and inventory levels for the individual Exchanges.
Researches any discrepancies or inconsistencies and implements corrective action to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
Acts as liaison between the Exchanges and independent auditors during the year-end financial audit.
Prepares year-end schedules for Exchange Managers to review and validate.
Provides lead schedules to independent audit team at year-end.
Assists in the maintenance of the budgets for the Exchanges by presenting monthly and year to date actual to budget comparisons on the operating statements.
Analyzes all general ledger accounts for unusual items and proper normal balances.
Reconciles balance sheet accounts to subsidiary ledgers or other supporting documentation.
Maintains close liaison with Exchange personnel in connection with problems or discrepancies encountered during reviews of data received alerts such personnel of inaccuracies and advises as to appropriate action to take in accordance with principles of accounting.
Performs assigned duties independently, exercising initiative and judgment with minimal supervision.
Work is reviewed in terms of accuracy and timeliness of data maintained and processed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.