Accountant

Description

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for an Accountant in Houston, Texas. As an Accountant, you will be tasked with a range of responsibilities encompassing various aspects of accounting functions and software systems. This role involves the meticulous assembly and auditing of data, preparation of financial statements and reports, and the management of various transactions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and analyze data from books of original entry and central control records.

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations, biweekly cash transfers, and other financial reports related to departmental activities.

• Audit and process purchase, cash receipt, and disbursement documents in line with disbursing rules and regulations.

• Monitor the status and use of short-term operational cash advances and advise management accordingly.

• Maintain student billing system accounting function and rectify transcode errors. Review financial reports and clear suspended transactions.

• Regularly review central accounts and fund groups for propriety of entries and investigate overdrafts.

• Assist in the preparation of year-end government reports and annual financial reports.

• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Requirements - Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems

• Familiarity with Accounting Functions

• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Knowledge of Auditing principles

• Proficiency in Balance Sheet Account management

• Experience with Transactional accounting

• Proficiency in Payment Processing

• Ability to use VLOOKUP function in Excel

• Understanding of Full Cycle Accounting

• Ability to create and manipulate Pivot Tables in Excel

• General Accounting skills

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