Chief Accountant- General Accounts & Reporting

Job Purpose

To supervise and control day-to-day activities of the general accounts team and all operations, justify all balance sheet accounts, and generate refined financial reports.

Generic Duties

• Lead, coordinate, and oversee day-to-day operations of team members
• Set clear team goals and follow up on their implementation
• Ensure employees follow health and safety regulations

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounting transactions including bank reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger management
• Review and prepare analysis of statements and reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and procedures
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Ensure codification and recording of receivable and disbursement transactions in accordance with the Company's accounting system
• Verify that all financial transactions are complete and accurate
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
• Maintain and balance consolidation accounts through entries across subsidiary companies
• Review all inter-company transactions and generate reports as necessary
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Research financial and accounting problems and recommend actions to resolve issues
• Ensure the Company complies with federal, state, and local financial and legal requirements
• Study existing and new legislation, enforce adherence to requirements, and advise management on needed actions
• Ensure accounts are recorded and reconciled properly
• Review and verify correctness of all ledger accounts and unposted journals
• Ensure reconciliation of subsidiary accounts with general ledger accounts
• Keep financial books up-to-date, timely closed, and audited