Sr. Accountant

Company: ViaPath Technologies
Location: Mobile
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:ViaPath is currently seeking an Sr. Accountant to join our team. Responsibilities will include preparing month-end balance sheet reconciliations, posting journal entries, maintaining appropriate supporting documents for general ledger balances and transactions, maintaining shareable paper and electronic files, etc. The Sr. Accountant should have a passion for numbers and have a focus on accuracy and timeliness of financial records for management, tax, and audit purposes.This position will be based at the ViaPath office in Mobile, AL.Responsibilities:Perform balance sheet reconciliations.Prepare monthly journal entries to record revenue, expenses, assets, and liabilities.Ensure compliance with GAAPManage the revenue recognition for certain product lines.Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.Support month-end and year-end close processes.Assist with the yearly financial statement audit and external auditor requests.Identify areas for improvement and implement improvements to processes.Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external consumers of financial data.Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance requiredA minimum of 5 years of related accounting experienceFirm understanding of GAAP standards, reporting requirements, and internal controlsCPA a plusExperience in all cycles of a financial closing process (revenue recognition, accrual set-up and execution, account reconciliation, etc.) andProficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skillsExperience with ERP System, Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plusPossess a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and resourcefulness to meet schedules and deadlinesExcellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills needed to develop collaborative working relationships within accounting and cross functional teams.Ability to work independently and resourcefully with minimal supervision to take on new tasks with varying levels of difficulty and see them through to completion.Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting competing deadlinesSkills to accumulate, organize and manipulate quantitative data to identify relationships and explain trendsHigh attention to detail with the ability to summarize and reconcile large quantities of dataStrong problem-solving capabilities to include strong math skillsViaPath, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government. ViaPath leads the fields of correctional technology, education, and government payment services with visionary solutions and customized products that integrate seamlessly to deliver security, financial value, and operational efficiencies while aiding inmate rehabilitation and reducing recidivism rates.ViaPath is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

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