Accountant

JOB TITLE:   Accountant              

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt -- Administrative                  

PREPARED:  12/05/07

SUMMARY

Prepares data entry, verification, analysis, reconciliation and reporting for various functions of the Accounting Department. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Receives and carries out instructions.
• Examines accounts and records and computes taxes owed according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations.
• Ensures that organization complies with periodic tax payment, information reporting, and other taxing authority requirements.
• Develops and maintains the financial reporting process including all work paper preparation and review.
• Prepares quarterly and annual reports for state and regulatory agencies.
• Records assigned general journal entries.
• Processes sales tax exemption certificates and credit application requests.
• Performs general ledger accounts reconciliation and work paper preparation.
• Performs general clerical duties and special projects as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read, write, talk, see and hear.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. as required.
• General knowledge and proficient use of a computer and computer programs.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.