Accountant
Continental Finance Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Wilmington • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Support the maintenance and administration of the General Ledger accounts to ensure financial statements are in accordance with GAAP.
- Prepare the bi-weekly payroll of both full-time and part-time employees.
- Assist in the preparation of the daily settlement of credit card transactions as well as printing and mailing credit balance refund checks for customers.
- Assist in the preparation of deliverables for external auditors and prepare audit documentation upon request.
- Partner with Human Resources to ensure consistent interpretation of policies and procedures.
- Prepare payroll reporting for leadership monthly, quarterly, or as requested.
- Perform the processing of functional and benefits expense allocations and adjusting / reclassifying journal entries if necessary.
- Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files as well as reconciling accounts at month-end within Blackline reconciliation software.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent degree required.
- Prior accounting and payroll experience preferred but not required.
- ADP or Heartland payroll software experience preferred but not a requirement.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills with strong attention to detail with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and advanced Excel).
- Team player and can collaborate within the team and other teams in the organization.
- Prior banking or financial services experience a plus but not required.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits in an exciting, fast-paced business casual environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
GAAPpayroll processinggeneral ledger maintenanceaccount reconciliationjournal entriesfinancial statement preparationaudit documentationexpense allocationcredit card transaction settlementattention to detail
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsteam collaborationprioritizationdeadline management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting