Accountant

RESPONSIBILITIES:

A Kforce client is seeking to hire an Accountant in Hartland, Wisconsin (WI). Responsibilities include:

• An Accountant prepares journal entries to record monthly transactions in the general ledger, ensuring support for each entry
• Assists with monthly close, including completion of assigned tasks in a timely manner, reconciling assigned account balances, reviewing and explaining account variances vs. prior periods, ensuring accuracy, and completion of accounting records
• An Accountant accounts for cash, including cash application to AR subledger, coding all cash receipts, and payments to the ledger
• Accounting for fixed assets, leases, debt, and including updating detailed subledgers
• Accounting for prepaid asset and accrued liabilities, including payroll, benefits, and commissions
• Accounting for intercompany transactions between entities and reconciling each month to ensure proper elimination in the consolidation
• The Accountant assists internal customers in researching accounting matters and ensuring the general ledger is accurately presented

Job Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least two years of accounting experience preferred
• Working knowledge of computers and business software (Microsoft Office) and the ability to learn proprietary software; Ability to operate general office equipment
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and shift focus often with ease
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to communicate with internal resources in a courteous manner

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.