Description review
Staff Accountant 1
GPM Investments, LLC · United States · back to the listing
HR standards
56/100
needs work
Title ↔ description
87/100
strong
Reads as
Accountant
99% confident
What this role officially is
accountant — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Accountants review and analyse financial statements, budgets, financial reports, and business plans in order to check for irregularities resulting from error or fraud, and provide their clients with financial advice in matters such as financial forecasting and risk analysis. They may audit financial data, resolve insolvency cases, prepare tax returns and provide other tax-related advice in reference to current legislation.
Also known as: accounting technician, production accountant, accounting supervisor, financial accountant, head financial accountant, certified public accountant
How others title the same work
Large employers
- Cost Accounting Manager Canonical
- Group Financial Controller Canonical
- Revenue Accountant Canonical
- Systems & Controls Accountant Canonical
- Tax Senior Associate Canonical
Startups
- Finance Controller GoSats
What the listing never says
- 20 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
- No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency
- No location or timezone policy stated, so a candidate cannot tell where they may work from. Scope clarity
The listing, marked up
Nothing in the wording of this listing tripped a check. The scores above still judge how complete and coherent it is.
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant 1 to join our accounting team. This position will focus on reconciling multiple bank accounts across various entities, as well as various methods of payment at convenience stores, including credit cards, with the type of reconciliation depending on the needs of the business, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly bank account/credit card reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Ensure the transactions of the business have been properly accounted for and accurately reflected in the financial statements.
• Analyze financial data and use independent judgment for purposes of identifying variances, when possible, resolving accounting operating system issues, compiling statistical information and developing procedures to improve current processes under the guidance of the accounting manager.
• Responsible for general ledger entries, reconciliations and financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances, including unidentified transactions, timing differences and posting errors.
• Coordinate with various internal teams to research discrepancies and bank/credit card items to ensure accurate transaction coding.
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and SOX requirements.
• Interfaces frequently with various levels within the organization.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance preferred but not required.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably with a focus on balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliation principles.
• Proficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook).
• Ability to multi-task and complete projects within specific
• Experience completing detailed accounting
• Ability to handle and reconcile large amounts of detailed transactions.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to coordinate with international teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving
• Detail oriented with excellent time management skills
• This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties and requirements and may change based on business necessities.
Equal Opportunity EmployerGPM Investments, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify
GPM Investments, LLC maintains a drug-free workplace
Originally posted on Himalayas
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant 1 to join our accounting team. This position will focus on reconciling multiple bank accounts across various entities, as well as various methods of payment at convenience stores, including credit cards, with the type of reconciliation depending on the needs of the business, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly bank account/credit card reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Ensure the transactions of the business have been properly accounted for and accurately reflected in the financial statements.
• Analyze financial data and use independent judgment for purposes of identifying variances, when possible, resolving accounting operating system issues, compiling statistical information and developing procedures to improve current processes under the guidance of the accounting manager.
• Responsible for general ledger entries, reconciliations and financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation variances, including unidentified transactions, timing differences and posting errors.
• Coordinate with various internal teams to research discrepancies and bank/credit card items to ensure accurate transaction coding.
• Ensure compliance with internal control requirements and SOX requirements.
• Interfaces frequently with various levels within the organization.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance preferred but not required.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably with a focus on balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliation principles.
• Proficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook).
• Ability to multi-task and complete projects within specific
• Experience completing detailed accounting
• Ability to handle and reconcile large amounts of detailed transactions.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to coordinate with international teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving
• Detail oriented with excellent time management skills
• This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties and requirements and may change based on business necessities.
Equal Opportunity EmployerGPM Investments, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify
GPM Investments, LLC maintains a drug-free workplace
Originally posted on Himalayas