Accountant, Big 4 Experience Required – Work From Home

We are currently looking for an Accountant for a great work from home opportunity. Candidates should have no more than 1 – 3 years of Big 4 accounting experience. This position is 100% Remote.

Accountant Responsibilities:

– Perform day-to-day accounting duties primarily in accounts payable, cash management, monthly closes, regulatory reporting and other duties as assigned.
– Cash management responsibilities include transferring cash between entities, processing disbursements across multiple bank accounts and currencies and performing bank reconciliations.
– General ledger responsibilities include preparing and posting journal entries and assisting with general ledger maintenance.
– Assist with monthly close activities such as preparing and posting journal entries and preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
– Assist with financial and regulatory audits.
– Understand and apply regulatory and accounting rules to internal processes and procedures.
– Interact directly with company personnel and management as needed.
– Assist on projects and other ad hoc assignments as needed.
– Collaborating with other team members to help solve problems and make process improvements / automation.

Accountant Qualifications:

– Bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred GPA of 3.5 or higher).
– No more than 1 – 3 years of Big 4 accounting experience is required.
– Sound understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
– Experience with General Ledger (GL).
– Proficient in MS Office software, with advanced knowledge of Excel (VBA/Macros a plus).
– Basic programming skills and/or SQL knowledge a plus.
– CPA a plus.
– Knowledge of Great Plains/Management Reporter/Workplace/PaperSave/SQL, Trading operations, Financial statements’ audits are a plus.
– Technologically focused with a drive toward efficiency, process improvement and automation.
– Highly motivated Accountant who can work efficiently and prioritize appropriately in a highly demanding environment.
– Manage high-pressure situations professionally, calmly and with a sense of urgency.
– Displays a passion for the field of accounting.
– Proactive and self-motivated to work independently to achieve both individual and team goals.
– Detail oriented with a strong commitment to preparing accurate work.
– Excellent verbal and communication skills.
– Superior organizational skills, a strong work ethic and unquestionable integrity.
– Capable of learning new things quickly in a rapidly growing/changing business.
– Ability to work individually and in a team environment and provide progress reports without being prompted.
– Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to prioritize.
– Ambitious personality who is not afraid of a challenge.
– Problem solver with superior analytical and reconciliation skills.
– Ability to professionally interact with staff and management.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance policy, short-term/long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program, etc.

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