Woman-owned accounting firm in LaPlata, MD seeks experienced Accountant for FT support of clients.
Hours/Schedule: 40 hours/week, flexible schedule. Will start as a contract to perm with the successful candidate converted to FT salaried employee.
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Location Requirements: Hybrid, prefer candidates that can come to the office on M, T, TH. May consider fully remote candidates with the right experience
Rate: $40-50/hour
Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to oversee general accounting operations. Financial Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful candidate combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. Duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
- Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
- Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
- Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
- Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
- Support month-end and year-end close process
Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with accounting software QuickBooks and QBO
- Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Familiarity with financial accounting statements
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
- MS Excel skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
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