Key Competencies Required to be Successful as an Accountant Daily maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger for Liability, Equity, and Asset accounts to ensure accuracy and validity of accounting transactions. Consolidates and prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements for multiple R.S. Hughes divisions. Daily review of subsidiary ledger accounts. Executes month-end close process by following internal procedures and protocols; including but not limited to settling suspension and clearing accounts. Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts. Documents, creates, and posts journal entries. Manages accruals to accurately reflect obligations monthly. Performs regular internal audits to support financial accuracy, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Files required tax forms in compliance with federal, state, and local government agencies requirements. Reconciles PO discrepancies and works with divisions and A/P to resolve. Proactively works and collaborates with Accounting and other Departments to support operational excellence, identifying process improvement opportunities. Consolidation of Subsidiary Systems into Master G/L. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education/Certification/Licenses Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required. Three to five years of broad accounting experience required. Skills That Will Make You Successful Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting. Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. Highly proficient with accounting software. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines without direct supervision. Ability to multi-task, while instinctively readjusting efforts to focus on high-priority tasks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and especially Microsoft Excel. #J-18808-Ljbffr