Accountant/Bookkeeper

Job description

If you're looking for the chance to learn, grow, and make a contribution to the community, look at employment opportunities with Full Sail University. You'll find your choice of career opportunities, great benefits, an environment that welcomes and values creativity, and a work experience that is both challenging and rewarding! Accountant/Bookkeeper job duties include working closely with our accounting team to create and analyze financial reports and ensure legal requirements compliance, process accounts payable and receivable and manage invoices and tax payments. Our ideal candidate holds a Finance degree and is familiar with accounting software packages. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Mail/Inter-Office Runner Coordination – daily mail sorting/routing to team members Oversee AP, AR, cash flow management, and account reconciliation Process check runs and manage payment schedules efficiently Prepare/Process/Post Wire Transfers Manage employee expense reimbursement and monthly employee credit card reconciliation. Capability to analyze financial reports and records Reconcile, review, and report daily cash activity and positions Reconcile company balance sheet accounts Participate in month end close procedures Reconcile balance sheet accounts Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances Responsible for preparing sales tax work papers and submissions monthly Post Adjusting Journal Entries Support any financial and tax audits performed Create ad hoc reports based on the accounting software as requested Assist in special projects as requested Ability to handle all confidential or proprietary information with proper consideration of ethical and legal ramifications Contribute to the transition from paper-based filing systems to digital platforms, showcasing a tech-forward approach. Competencies: Handling multiple entities and maintaining a consolidated general ledger Ability to prioritize workload to achieve effective results in a fast-paced and growing environment Ability to work independently, in partnership with others, and in a collaborative role Excellent organizational and analytical skills and the ability to multi-task Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Can safeguard company information by observing company security regulations Be a catalyst for continuous improvement by making recommendations based on empirical data and business experience. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 5+ years of senior level accounting experience Familiarity with accounting and finance principles and procedures Computer/Equipment Skills: Strong knowledge and proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe QuickBooks Premier Accountant, Pro Advisor is a plus Environmental Factors/Physical Demands: Work is performed in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-30 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Full Sail is an Equal Opportunity Employer.