Accountant in Omaha, Nebraska at The J. Skinner Baking

Position Summary:

This is a manufacturing position with a variety of accounting duties. This position requires a self-starter with attention to detail. Responsible for preparing financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs reconciliations and general financial accounting and other related duties in the accounting department
• Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements
• Maintains the general ledger
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies
• Responsible for managing all fixed assets, including recording, valuation, and accounting
• Manage and reconcile credit card transactions
• Develop and document accounting processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Report, analyze, and interpret financial data for monthly trend analysis and report preparation
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and participate in special projects
• As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Knowledge of sound generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• 3-5 years of experience
• Excellent communication, detail and organizational skills
• Experience with databases, statistics accounting software and spreadsheets
• Exceptional computer skills; including office suite of products
• Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, math, and multi-tasking skills.

Physical Environment:

Normal office environment.