Accounting Department – Internal Accountant

Client located in Erie County currently recruiting an Internal Accountant to assist the Corporate Controller in preparing and reporting financial statements and tax matters conforming to principles of accounting and regulatory requirements.

 

Various tasks performed:

• Assisting the controller in the direction of the accounting functions of the organization
• Assisting in ensuring timeliness and accuracy of the financial statements
• Assisting in the preparation of budgets and financial reports and their evaluation
• Presenting the various accounting reports to management and making suitable observations and recommendations
• Preparation of sales tax and assisting with payroll tax needs
• Managing operational data and maintaining data accuracy and integrity
• Reviewing financial data periodically to ensure fairness and completeness of the data
• Developing system controls for ensuring data integrity
• Developing proper operational, data documentation and troubleshooting procedures
• Conducting account reconciliations and analysis
• Assisting in the company’s monthly and yearly closing
• Assisting in special projects whenever asked
• Managing software applications of the system
• Implementation and upgrading of the system

 

Education/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax, Audit or Finance
• Proficiency in MS Excel and knowledge of accounting software
• Practical training or experience 2 – 5 years in accounting, Audit or CPA firm is preferred
• Practical application of multi-state taxation, sales tax and payroll tax desirable
• Some supervisory experience is also preferred

 

Skills:

• Should possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be good at organizing and time management
• Expected to have latitude and creativity
• Expected to have good judgment, planning skills and leadership traits

 

Salary:

• Commensurate with experience

Interested individuals should contact Kevin Kieffer at kevink@pncpa.biz