Accountant Job at The Fountain Group in Wilmington

Overview

Hello, My name is Ana, and I am a Recruiter with The Fountain Group. We are a national staffing firm and are currently seeking an Accountant for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in 100% Remote.

Contract role of 4 months, possible extensions. Pay range is $35-42/hr. Fully Remote. Supporting EST. Monday to Friday; 8-5 EST.

Job Description

• 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.

Qualifications

• Accountant experience, i.e. preparing monthly journal entries and complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Solid Excel experience (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP etc).
• SAP experience.
• A plus if you have GMP/Pharma/Biotech/Regulated industries background.