About Us: SERVPRO of Metairie is a forward-thinking company in the restoration sector. We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. This role is pivotal in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, with a particular focus on reconciling payroll, managing interoffice transactions, and ensuring smooth quarter-end close processes.
Job Summary: The Financial Reporting Accountant will play a critical role in the financial operations of our organization, with responsibilities including preparing data for journal entries, general ledger, and related financial statements; performs day-to-day general accounting functions
Key Responsibilities:
1. General Ledger Accounting
· Prepares general ledger journal entries, fixed asset tracking, monthly balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliation.
· Generates and files monthly financial reports.
· Assists with periodic financial statements for timely distribution to management.
· Serves as back-up to accounts payable functions including but not limited to verifying invoices, expense reports, check requests, and purchase requisitions; entering data into accounts payable system; and processing weekly check runs.
· Serves as back-up to payroll function.
· Coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
2. Payroll Reconciliation:
· Reconcile detailed payroll transactions to the general ledger.
· Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll entries.
· Prepare journal entries related to payroll transactions.
· Import payroll files into the general ledger system.
· Verify the accuracy of payroll data and resolve any import-related issues.
· Collaborate with payroll providers to ensure data integrity.
3. Interoffice Transactions:
· Manage and reconcile interoffice transactions among various departments or entities.
· Ensure accurate and timely recording of interoffice transfers.
· Investigate and resolve interoffice discrepancies.
· Prepare interoffice invoices on a monthly basis
4. Quarter-End Close:
· Assist in the quarter-end close process by preparing and reviewing financial statements and reports.
· Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies during the close process.
· Collaborate with the finance team to meet reporting deadlines.