General Accountant

This position is responsible for providing Support to the CFO within the Accounting/Finance area, processing key daily worksheets to the general ledger system, ensuring files are complete and maintained as needed, handling accounts payable/receivable duties, process the weekly Payroll and assists accounting personnel.

Responsabilidades/Responsibilities - (Actividades y decisiones de las cuales este role es responsable)
• Prepare assets, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Secure financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• Comply with federal, state, and local finance legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintain a monthly financial analysis and provide financial actions.
• Prepare financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Analyze, maintain or update procedures to ensure accounting controls.
• Provide internal customer support.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Guide compliance with accounting procedures.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities related to the work area as needed.
• Collect, analyze, and reconcile financial information from various departments to ensure the accurate recording of transactions.
• Support the implementation and improvement of accounting processes related to the company's operations.
• Identify discrepancies between operational and accounting reports and collaborate with the relevant departments to resolve them.
• Prepare and post daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Analyze financial data and investigate account discrepancies.
• Assist with the Accounts Payable process, including reviewing invoices, matching purchase orders, obtaining approvals, processing payments, and maintaining vendor records.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable by preparing customer invoices, posting customer payments, monitoring aging reports, and following up on outstanding balances.
• Assist with customer payment inquiries and collection efforts while maintaining positive business relationships.
• Assist with cash receipts, deposits, and daily cash reconciliations.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and assist with payroll accounting.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.•

Experiencia/ Experience- (Experiencia técnica, funcional y/o de liderazgo requerida)
• Three (3) or more years of accounting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting software.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience in the preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable tax regulations.
• Experience in implementing technological solutions to optimize accounting processes.
• Effective collaboration with departments such as operations, sales, and purchasing to ensure the accuracy of financial information.
• Participation in projects requiring coordination across multiple departments, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
• Ability to perform internal audits efficiently and accurately.
• Strong knowledge of preparing detailed financial reports for CFO.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments to align the company's financial strategies and goals.
• Leadership in implementing improvements in accounting processes and adopting new technologies to optimize operational efficiency.
• Experience in making strategic decisions related to accounting and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to internal and external policies.

Educación y Conocimiento/Education and Knowledge - (Grado escolar, entrenamiento, o certificaciones requeridas)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Master’s degree in accountancy preferred.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)
• Strong knowledge of Federal and State regulations.