Accountant

True North Consultants, Inc.; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Associate to handle expense recording, analysis, auditing and reporting on an accrual basis, and to assist with journal entries, month-end accruals, and balance reconciliations as part of the month-end close process.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s or higher in accounting, strong general ledger knowledge, advanced Excel skills (pivot, lookup, filters and tables), and the ability to multi-task and communicate clearly, both written

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
• General ledger knowledge coupled with basic accounting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot, lookup, filters and tables).
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Prioritize workload as well as use multi-tasking to accomplish goals.
• Able to communicate clear and concise thoughts both written and orally.
• Able to work and think independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end closing function to include processing journal entries and accruals
• Complete Cash and Other General Ledger account reconciliations
• Review, report, and reconcile bank & credit card merchant statements
• Validation of wire instructions and payments
• Complete monthly corporate benefit allocations
• Execute monthly corporate credit card expense allocation
• Assisting in daily, monthly and yearly audit functions
• Utilize ERP system to analyze general ledger account activity
• Assist in various ad-hoc projects and to assist in the current demands of the organization
• Develop a thorough understanding of existing processes and make recommendations on improvements and assist with implementing them

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

General ledger knowledge

Independently work

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Position consists but is not limited to expense recording, analysis, auditing and reporting

on an accrual basis of accounting and will involve processing journal entries, month end

accruals and reconciling balances. The position will play a vital role in assisting in the

month-end closing process.

Candidate must have excellent communication skills, an advanced working knowledge of Excel and a proven track record of multi-tasking.

Job Responsibilities and Detailed Requirements:

• Assist in month-end closing function to include processing journal entries and accruals
• Complete Cash and Other General Ledger account reconciliations
• Review, report, and reconcile bank & credit card merchant statements
• Validation of wire instructions and payments
• Complete monthly corporate benefit allocations
• Execute monthly corporate credit card expense allocation
• Assisting in daily, monthly and yearly audit functions
• Utilize ERP system to analyze general ledger account activity
• Assist in various ad-hoc projects and to assist in the current demands of the organization
• Develop a thorough understanding of existing processes and make recommendations on improvements and assist with implementing them

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Accounting or related field
• General ledger knowledge coupled with basic accounting skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot, lookup, filters and tables)
• Able to easily navigate a PC to include the internet and various software applications and possess computer savvy
• Extreme attention to detail
• Prioritize workload as well as use multi-tasking to accomplish goals
• Able to communicate clear and concise thoughts both written and orally
• Able to work and think independently