General Ledger Accountant

Benderson Development Company, LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Benderson Development Company, LLC is seeking a proficient Accountant to assist Senior Accountants in reviewing and analyzing financial records for assigned companies and cost centers. The role supports monthly, quarterly and annual work papers and financial statements, and includes journal entries and account reconciliations.

The position requires 1 to 3 years of financial reporting experience, a 4-year accounting degree, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of financial reporting experience; will train.
• 4-year accounting degree required; CPA or public accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Accountants with review and analysis of financial records for assigned companies and cost centers.
• Analyze accounts for monthly, quarterly and annual work papers and financial statements.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile all accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset records for properties and companies.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Provide assistance to Senior Accountants in the review and analysis of financial records for companies and cost centers as assigned. Analyze accounts in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual work papers and financial statements. Prepare journal entries and reconcile all accounts. Maintain fixed asset records for properties and companies.

• Understand relationships between cost centers and companies, and review financial information to make sure it follows the relationships.
• Analyze accounts and prepare work papers in good format and financial statements with footnotes as required on a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis in conformity with company policies and accounting principles.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile all accounts.
• Work on special projects.
• Review and record transactions and monthly entries such as depreciation, amortization, management fees, I/C charges and other transactions documented by closing statements and other correspondence.
• Work with other departments throughout the company to review data for accuracy and to gain an understanding of the transactions occurring.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 1 to 3 yrs financial reporting experience, but will train
• Prefer a CPA or public accounting experience with work paper preparation experience; 4 yr accounting degree required.
• Proficiency in excel.

Pay Range: $64,500 - $75,000 Annually

Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

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