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Accounting Analyst

Employer
Planet Professional
Location
Greenville
Salary
Competitive

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Job ID: BH477420

Category: Staff Accountant, Payroll Analyst, General Ledger, Credit Analyst, Financial Analyst, Accounting and Finance

Specialty: Accounting & Finance

Accounting Analyst
9 month contract

Location:Greenville, WI (onsite)

Hours:Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, OT may be required at end of months/year
Industry:Environmental and Renewables
Interview Process:In-Person

Must Haves:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
At least 2 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience

Plus/Preferred:

CPA

Job Description/Summary:

Performs professional accounting duties and analysis of financial data in support of various accounting functions that may include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cost Accounting, Property Accounting, and/or General Accounting.

RESPONSIBILITIES / JOB DUTIES:

Prepares income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports.
Prepares month-end closing journal vouchers, schedules, FRS, trial balance and cost center reports.
Prepares annual reports such as auto mileage, expense reports, relocation expenses and fixed asset physical inventory.
Reconciles and analyzes assigned accounts.
Analyzes effects of transactions, identifies, evaluates and recommends alternative means of accounting treatment.
Performs review of payroll distribution, foreign currency transactions, management and administrative fees, ensuring accurate accounting classifications and reports variances to higher-level accounting staff.
Assists with the implementation accounting systems, methods, procedures and controls.
Ensures the integrity of the data in the accounting system and ensures that system documentation and backup is in place.
Performs fixed asset accounting ensuring accurate site codes, cost centers, asset lives, etc. and prepares AFE summary with resolution of unauthorized spending.
Performs general ledger system maintenance
Prepares inter-company billing and reconciliation. Monitors inter-company account balances and reduces negative working capital impact of inter-company accounts.
Controls hedge requests and reporting.
Audits accounts payable checks, verifies supporting documents, authorization level, appropriateness of sales tax, vendor paid and amount
Identifies and reports situations not in compliance with company internal controls and recommends improvements to the accounting process to optimize internal control.
Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments
Manages and accurately allocates all IT-related centralized costs for NA back to the business units monthly
Assists with Annual budgeting templates

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting plus two to five years professional experience in one or more areas of accounting with demonstrated ability to apply accounting theory, principals and techniques.
CPA strongly preferred.
Demonstrates solid understanding of policies and procedures that apply to assignments and insight into the "why "as well as the "how".
Computer skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and accounting / financial system software with accounting module implementation experience preferred.
Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with good written, verbal, presentation and listening skills. Shows evidence of good organization and project planning skills.
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.
This position requires 2-3 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
A general understanding of accounting journal entries and high attention to detail is required.

*The work is detailed, time-consuming, repetitive month over month, and time-sensitive.
*This position requires someone who is able to meet deadlines while being accurate in their work
*Looking for a resource that has knowledge about journal entry, centralized billing, budget staff, how debit and credit works. Ideal candidate should be detailed oriented and should have the ability to work fast.

The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Type: Temp/Contract

Location: Greenville, Wisconsin

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