Accounting Clerk 2

BCforward; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions firm located in Franklin Lakes, NJ, is seeking an Accounting Clerk. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant field. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring adherence to GAAP principles. Candidates should have advanced computer skills, especially in MS Excel, and be capable of working in a fast-paced environment with excellent analytical and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3+ years experience in Accounting, preferably in pharmaceuticals or related field.
• Excellent knowledge of PC software, especially MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and control accounts and records.
• Compile and analyze financial information.
• Prepare financial reports including balance sheets and profit-loss statements.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Proficiency with spreadsheet applications

Knowledge of internal and industry-specific rules

Analytical skills

Verbal/written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Expert knowledge of MS Excel

Knowledge of Lotus Notes

Knowledge of SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Lotus Notes

SAP

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About BCforwardBCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 17 locations in North America as well as Hyderabad, India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. With 14+ years of uninterrupted growth, the addition of two brands (Stafforward and PMforward) and a team of more than 1400 resources our teams deliver services for multiple industries from both public and private sectors. BCforward’s team of dedicated staffing professionals has placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average.

Job Description

10/17/2016 - 12/30/2016

Franklin Lakes, NJ

$18/hr

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounting at a large company. Preferably in the pharmaceutical, medical device, or in a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of PC based software programs (Lotus Notes, SAP, Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Required to work 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Clerk will be responsible for maintaining and controlling accounts and records to ensure adherence to generally accepted Accounting principles (GAAP). Interpreting and applying rules and regulations issued by Accounting and regulatory agencies (i.e. FASB and SEC). Compiling and analyzing financial information. Recording financial transactions. Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of Accounting data. Preparing the department’s financial reports—including balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, consolidated financial statements, disclosures, and accounting schedules.

• Conduct monthly reviews of multiple Cost Centers – budget checks with budget owners
• Prepare quarterly accruals and participate in budget forecasts
• Liaison with Finance and Business Units regarding current financial practices and relevant financial data
• Run and reconcile monthly reporting: Run monthly financial reports, format, and distribute for internal review; Consolidate and annotate any adjustments for future reference, reports based on internal reviews; Reconcile materials charges on monthly reports to consolidated account; Review monthly purchasing card reallocations; Send out internal client statements; Submit monthly transaction report to Finance for processing; Research client inquires on monthly reports
• Compile full FY workbook month-to-month and run basic analyses; Reconcile expense reports with projects and enter billable amounts in database
• Request and track all POs
• Run ad hoc reports and conduct custom analyses as requested data.
• Preparing the Company’s financial reports—including balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, consolidated financial statements, disclosures, Accounting schedules, SEC filings and regulatory reports.
• Evaluating the profitability and efficiency of companywide divisions, products and/or business areas.

Skills Required

• Advanced computer skills—including proficiency with various spreadsheet and database software/applications.
• Extensive knowledge of internal and industry-specific rules and regulations.
• High degree of competency in interpreting and applying Accounting principles, practices, policies and procedures.
• Expert knowledge of MS Excel with ability to manipulate complex data and create advanced macros.
• Strong analytical and verbal/written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and able to relate to management.
• Knowledge of Lotus Notes and SAP.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.