Senior Accountant in Albany, GA at Flint Equipment Company

Job Description

Position Specifics:
Department:  Accounting
Reports to:    Controller
Supervises:   None
Job Status:    Exempt

Purpose:
Performs various complex accounting duties according to Dealership policy and accounting theory.
Duties include coordinating, preparing, reconciling and analyzing financial information and reports
that provide summary information for management use in making Dealership financial decisions.
Understands company general ledger structure to ensure accuracy and to recognize issues with posted
entries. Maintains daily cash balances for all company cash accounts through balance transfers.
Strict adherence to company deadlines and request for information. Represents the Accounting
Department as the contact for assigned accounting duties.

Essential Functions:

•     Manages daily cash balances of branch deposit accounts by initiating ACH transfers to the
      company operating account for amounts that exceed a stated minimum balance
•     Financial Statement Review and Analysis
•     Annual Budget Preparation
•     Monitors operating line of credit balance and operating account balance to ensure adequate
      levels of cash are present to meet company obligations
•     Maintains Fixed Asset subledger including additions, disposals and transfers and posts
     monthly depreciation entries to subledger and general ledger
•     Reconciles all cash related accounts used in operations including credit card receivables,
      daily deposit accounts and petty cash
•     Researches and notifies management of all return cash items which includes credit card
      chargebacks and customer returned checks
•     Examines accounting information contained in reports and schedules, traces and reconciles
      unusual variances
•     Performs complex account reconciliations as assigned
•     Calculates business taxes including Personal Property, Inventory and Occupational
•     Communicates with others in the organization to answer accounting questions or resolve issues
•     Reconciles Parts Inventory from the subledger to the general ledger, researches discrepancies
      and post approved cycle count entries
•     Audit assistance as needed

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

•     3-5 years in Accounting or related field
•     Understanding of financial concepts
•     Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
•     Strong Analytical Skills
•     High level of attention to detail and accuracy
•     Bachelor’s Degree in an Accounting/Finance discipline
•     Knowledge of Accounting systems, Internet functions, Microsoft Office
•     Technical background working with data including an advanced user of Excel preferred

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
ities may change at any time with or without notice.