Accountant

The Fountain Group; Wilmington (MA, DE); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking staffing firm as an Accountant in a fully remote role. This dynamic position involves preparing journal entries, conducting complex reconciliations, and analyzing financial data to support decision-making. You will collaborate with various departments and ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations. Ideal for candidates with solid Excel skills and SAP experience, this contract role offers flexibility and the potential for extensions. Contribute to process improvements and make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing monthly journal entries and complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Solid Excel skills including Pivot tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data and provide relevant information.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.

Skills

Accountant experience

Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

SAP

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Process improvement initiatives

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Hello,

My name is Ana, and I am a Recruiter withThe Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currentlyseeking anAccountantfor a prominent clientofours.This position is located in100% Remote.Details for the positionare as follows:

Contract role of 4 months, possible extensions. Pay range is $35-42/hr.
Fully Remote. Supporting EST. Monday to Friday; 8-5 EST.

Job Description:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations requiring calculations of a moderate to high level of complexity.
• Review general ledger detail and expenses run rates to identify and record required adjustments and reclassifications
• Apply knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Company policies to solve moderate to complex problems.
• Coordinate and oversee assigned accounting tasks and processes.
• Participate in the monthly general ledger close process, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and other accounting and reporting schedules.
• Analyze financial data and extract relevant information; interpret data for purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability.
• Provide internal and external auditors with requested information and supporting documentation.
• Understand and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Assist with identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with creation, documentation and monitoring of system controls, procedures, and forms.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure transactions are recorded appropriately and in a timely manner.
  

Qualifications:

• Accountantexperience, i.e. preparing monthly journal entries and complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Solid Excel experience (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP etc).
• SAP experience.
• A plus if you have GMP/Pharma/Biotech/Regulated industries background.

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