Staff Accountant I

Hunt Companies • El Paso, TX

292d

About The Position

Performs daily, monthly and annual accounting and reporting functions for Hunt Companies Business Services (HCBS).

Requirements

• Associate's Degree.
• 1-3 years accounting experience Required.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work within specified deadlines.
• Intermediate knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to identify problems, collect and analyze data and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including, proficient in use of Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• General knowledge of chart of accounts, general ledger, trial balances, generally accepted accounting principles and internal control policies and procedures.
• Requires an independent thinker who is highly motivated and willing to take initiative.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited university Preferred.
• Experience with JD Edwards-Enterprise One System Preferred or other large ERP system Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly bank account reconciliations.
• Monitors cash balances for various entities.
• Records top level reclassifications/adjustments, i.e. negative cash reclass.
• Prepares general ledger account reconciliations.
• Prepares standard journal entries.
• Performs calculations using spreadsheet templates.
• Reviews activity and provide explanations for actual vs budget variances.
• Prepares and reviews documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Supports basic accounting inquiries.
• Prepares and gathers support for interim and annual audit requests as assigned.
• Works with other departments, backfill, and serves as backup on tasks as needed.
• Prepares accounts receivable, accounts payable and journal entries for billbacks.
• Various HCBS allocations as assigned.
• Records lease amortization.
• Provides support for monthly G&A billings and quarterly settlements.
• Prepares the support and record company allocations and related adjustments, i.e. health insurance.
• Property tax related accruals and amortization.
• Prepares employee accounts receivable reconciliations.
• Prepares non-payroll accounts receivable and payables.
• Prepares analysis of account balances and activity and add variance explanations.
• Prepares and/or helps review supporting schedules for financial statements and footnotes.
• Coordinates information requests and responses from other internal teams.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• HSA/FSA accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Rewards programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Associate degree