Accounting - General

The Fountain Group all cities,AK

Description:

Pay
: $35-$45/hr

Location | Shift
:
Remote EST hours;
Monday to Friday; 8-5 EST

Duration
: 6 months contract initially

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations requiring calculations of a moderate to high level of complexity.
• Review general ledger detail and expenses run rates to identify and record required adjustments and reclassifications.
• Apply knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Company policies to solve moderate to complex problems.
• Coordinate and oversee assigned accounting tasks and processes.
• Participate in the monthly general ledger close process, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and other accounting and reporting schedules.
• Analyze financial data and extract relevant information; interpret data for purpose of determining past financial performance and/or to project a financial probability.
• Provide internal and external auditors with requested information and supporting documentation.
• Understand and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Assist with identification and implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with creation, documentation and monitoring of system controls, procedures, and forms.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure transactions are recorded appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with ad hoc activities within General Ledger, Indirect Tax, North America Compensation, and Lease Accounting Teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.