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Central Point Partners
Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,247 / year median in Oklahoma
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Aviation industry client's accounting team.
Company :
Aviation Industry Client JobID # : 1507Position Type :
Contract (6 months with extensions)Location :
Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Onsite role ( Monday - Friday) : 40 hours/week Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resdient The Accountant will be supporting general accounting functions, including journal entry preparation, account roll forwards, reconciliations, financial statement closing controls and procedures in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles . This position also collaborates with other departments and supports process improvement initiatives. Minimum Education and Experience- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Minimum Experience 4+ years of relevant experience
- Intermediate to high level of MS Excel skills
- CPA or CMA preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Knowledge in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
- Public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience preferred
- Intermediate or higher level of Microsoft Excel skills or Power BI
- Experience with SAP, or similar system preferred
- Strong verbal and written presentation skills
- Strong analytical skills with ability to reconcile data and analyze variances
- Possesses initiative, confidence, and drive to achieve results without explicit direction or detailed instructions
- Displayed ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to interact with various levels of management in a professional manner
- Continuous improvement orientation Tasks and Responsibilities
- Prepare, monitor, and record business transactions, including intercompany transactions, accruals, account reconciliations and rollforwards, financial statements and related analyses.
- Prepare accurate routine and non-routine journal entries in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting close process in compliance with regulatory requirements and company-established accounting policies and procedures.
- Manage underlying data, supporting documentation, and calculations to support accounting accuracy and completeness.
- Perform technical accounting research and make suggestions regarding improved ways to conduct business.
- Support the account reconciliation process by analyzing balance sheet balances, assembling clear support for activity, and providing accurate and concise explanations for variances.
- Identify and interpret trends or deviations from standards to department leaders.
- Communicate with internal teams (A/P, A/R, Legal, Customer Support, etc.) on accounting and control matters.
- Support process improvement initiatives and share best practices across the department.
- Create, improve, and automate financial reporting.
- Participate in special projects as assigned by manager.