Staff Accountant - Boca Raton (Onsite)

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Boca Raton, FL

Connection

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Full-Time

Overview: This position supports various activities within our General Accounting team.
Responsibilities: <p>General accounting functions, to include any or all of the following-</p> <ul> <li>Reconcile A/P differences in accounting system vs. ordering system</li> <li>Manage American Express cardholder expenses</li> <li>Maintain trade invoice information in the Access database</li> <li>Webinars/training to stay abreast of new developments</li> <li>Research and special projects as necessary</li> </ul> <p>Month-end closing</p> <ul> <li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts</li> <li>Prepare and enter journal entries and month-end accruals</li> <li>Variance analysis and financial statement review</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's in Accounting, or Bachelor's in Finance with at least two years of general accounting experience.</li> <li>JDE/Oracle preferred or similar financial application.</li> <li>Must be assertive and possess excellent communication/writing skills.</li> <li>Understanding of U.S. GAAP/FASB Codification.</li> <li>Advanced knowledge in Excel a must.</li> <li>Must have experience in month-end close, preparing and entering journal entries, month-end accruals, following up on financial statement review questions.</li> <li>Attention to detail in composing, keying, and proofing professional business materials.</li> <li>Ability to work overtime during the month-end closing days.</li> <li>Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects effectively.</li> <li>Microsoft Access experience a plus.</li> </ul>