Summary of Duties

An Accountant handles, prepares, computes, manages, researches and analysis all accounting data, to provide quantitative information on performance, financial position, solvency, liquidity and cash flows of the business.  The accountant is consistently focus on teamwork, willing to go above and beyond to get the job done.

Accountant Responsibilities (based on the Accountant’s respective division/companies)

• Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with our established schedule and with input from the rest of the accounting department
• Conduct period and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
• Managed all accounting operations based on accounting principles
• Assist in preparing documents and interpreting financial information for managers and executives
• Review all inter-company transactions
• Conduct period-end/year-end close process
• Assist in preparing budgets and financial forecasts
• Maintain company accounting procedures and processes
• Audit financial transactions and document accounting control procedure
• Develop procedures to improve efficiency
• Ensure and uphold company standards policies and procedures and be in compliance with all internal processes
• Assist with audits and taxes

Accountant Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance
• Two (2) to five (5) years+ of experience in accounting
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license a plus
• Experience in the Big 4 a plus

Ascendo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Nicholas Cretella