Accountant

Caldwell Zoo; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health

Vision

Life insurance

Cancer

Group Term Life

STD/LTD

Voluntary Life

Voluntary AD&D

Paid time off

Employee Discount at Concessions and  

Employee Free Admission to Park

Complementary Tickets for Friends / Sc

Complementary Tickets for Friends /  

Job summary

The Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, TX is seeking an Accountant to manage accounts payable, reconciliations, and the month-end close within the Finance department. This exempt, full-time role reports to the Controller and requires strong Excel skills along with confidentiality.

Minimum three years of accounting experience is expected, with excellent written and oral communication abilities and a proven track record of professional relationships. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of intermediate-level accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in financial reporting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on financial matters.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, balance, and reconcile daily sales and contributions into the General Ledger.
• Troubleshooting and communicating with managers about discrepancies in daily reports.
• Reconciliation of monthly company credit card transactions.
• Responsible for all accounts payable processes.
• Process weekly accounts payable vendor payments.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors.
• Assist in month- and year-end closing.
• Assist in compiling monthly reports and financial statements.
• Maintain monthly reconciliation schedules.
• Develop and maintain regular reports via the accounting system.
• Assist in preparation of audit documentation.
• Oversee and maintain inventory accounting processes.
• Liaison with general liability insurance broker.

Skills

Accounts payable

Account reconciliations

Month-end closing

General Ledger

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Written and oral communication

Education

Minimum of three years in intermediate level accounting

Job description

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Accountant

Finance Full Time Regular Tyler, TX, US

Job Title:Accountant

Department:Finance

Reports To:Controller

FLSA Status:Exempt

Job Summary: The Accountant is responsible for a wide variety of duties, including A/P, credit card transactions, account reconciliations, month-end closing process, AJE, and General Ledger accounting.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare, balance, and reconcile daily sales and contributions into the General Ledger.
• Troubleshooting and communicating with managers and others about discrepancies in daily reports.
• Reconciliation of monthly company credit card transactions
• Responsible for all AP process
• Process weekly AP vendor payments.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors.
• Assist in month and year end closing
• Assist in compiling monthly reports and FS.
• Maintain monthly reconciliation schedules.
• Develop and maintain regular reports via the company’s accounting system.
• Assist in the preparation of audit documentation.
• Other related responsibilities as necessary to accomplish department objectives.
• Oversee / maintain inventory accounting processes
• Liaison with general liability insurance broker

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit for long periods
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Ability to deal effectively with stress

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of three years in intermediate level accounting
• Microsoft Office suite including but not limited to proficient Excel skills.
• Above average organizational skills and detail oriented
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for all financial matters.
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Ability to act courteously and effectively and to conduct with the highest standard of professionalism.
• Ability to maintain excellent departmental and inter-departmental relationships.
• Must be a motivated self-starter who needs minimal supervision.
• Maintain a safe and productive workplace for visitors and staff.
• 401(k)
• Health
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Cancer
• Group Term Life
• STD / LTD
• Group Specific Disease
• Group Hospital
• Voluntary Life
• Voluntary AD&D
• Paid time off (accrual per pay period based on term length)
• Employee Discount at Concessions and Gift Shop
• Employee Free Admission to Park
• Complementary Tickets for Friends / Family

Schedule:

• Full time
• Monday to Friday
• 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Occasional weekend work or evenings may be required