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General Accounting Specialist Job Description

 

 

 

Job Summary:

The General Accounting Specialist will be responsible for a variety of internal/external reporting, reconciliation, analysis and transactional accounting tasks. This role reports to the Manager, General Accounting.
 

Job Description:

The General Accounting Specialist  will perform all or some of the following Job description:

  • Reconcile general ledger account balances

  • Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner

  • Timely and accurate preparation of journal entries and other accounting analysis with required support

  • Extract, compile, and summarize information required to complete responses to Department of Labor, Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Survey filings and review results with manager for signature

  • Extract, compile, and analyze and maintain financial and operational data for internal metrics reporting

  • Liaise with internal and external entities and subsidiaries to obtain required information and respond to inquiries

  • Assist with periodic and quarterly reporting and SOX compliance requirements

  • Ensure compliance with all Company accounting policies, SOX and FAR/DCAA requirements

  • Maintain up-to-date process documentation for areas of responsibility

  • Recommend process improvements to create greater efficiency

  • Escalates unresolved issues to manager.
     

Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill For General Accounting Specialist Job

  • 3+ years experience in accounting or finance

  • Excellent communication and administrative skills; strong attention to detail

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, accounting systems

  • Expert Excel and Access skills

  • Working knowledge of Costpoint, SAP, COGNOS, Hyperion and Business Objects.

Minimum Education Requirements / Certification / Licensure For General Accounting Specialist Job

  • High school diploma/GED

  • Bachelors Degree in accounting or related field.


 

 

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