Accountant I

As an entry level position, this role develops General Accounting knowledge and ability to maintain a set of financial statements for a legal entity in support of payroll functions to include benefit processing and labor processing. This position performs basic accounting activities and assumes responsibility for maintenance of general ledger related accounts associated with payroll functions. • Analyze time sheets and prepare labor reconciliations. • Initiate quality control procedures and monitor workflow • Assist in training and supervision • Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines • Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines • Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff • Other duties as assigned• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and no required years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to four (4) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors • Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job • Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner• Education or experience in business/finance preferred • Demonstrated basic knowledge in the use of PC-based business applications and sufficient skills to learn to use automated payroll/accounting/business applications • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Good leadership and decision-making skills