Accountant JobAccountant Job Qualifications/Skills:Experienced Accounting - QuickbooksCorporate Finance expertiseReporting SkillsAttention to DetailDeadline-OrientedReporting Research ResultsSFAS Rules and GAAPConfidentialityTime ManagementData Entry Management - advance excel skills (V look up, pivot tables, formula, functions etc)Accountant Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain books of accounts (using Quickbooks) accurately - day to day accounting, bank reconciliation, AR (accounts receivable), AP (accounts payable), GL journal entries and follow upConversant with quarterly close, year end close processesWeekly, monthly and quarterly compliances and reportsProvides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reportsPrepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account informationDocuments financial transactions by entering account informationRecommends financial actions by analyzing accounting optionsSummarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reportsSubstantiates financial transactions by auditing documentsMaintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and proceduresReconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account informationSecures financial information by completing database backupsMaintains financial security by following internal controlsPrepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursementsFollow standard accounting procedure, accounting policy and regulationsComplies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actionsPrepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trendsMaintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidentialEducation, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, or financeCPA preferable or equivalent experience leading accounting and financeMinimum 5-10 years' experience in accountingExperience with financial reporting requirementsExperience in payment industry or banking or finance sector - preferable