Accountant I

Company: PODS
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description JOB SUMMARY Responsible for assisting senior accountants with day to day accounting functions including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and detailed account analysis. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Balance and reconcile various accounts, including but not limited to, receivables, inventory, prepaid assets, deposits, and accrued liabilities Research and resolve reconciling items identified in account reconciliations Accomplish routine month-end close procedures Prepare supporting schedules for annual financial statement audit May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES Typically reports to Management. Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Mgr - Accounting Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management) JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Essential Skills, Abilities and Example Behavior(s) BE ANALYTICAL: Able to effectively gather all relevant information; Able to identify key issues; Able to qualitatively and / or quantitatively process data; Able to identify relationships, draw logical conclusions and interpret results for use in decision-making DEMONSTRATE SOUND JUDGMENT: Able to make appropriate decisions and has the vision to understand their impact; Able to use factual information to develop logical assumptions; Able to examine alternatives and consider resources, constraints and risks before committing to action ADAPT: Able to maintain effectiveness by changing personal behavior and work routines / habits in response to new circumstances and requirements COLLABORATE: Able to act as part of a larger team outside of the immediate department or group; Able to understand the importance of working with peers in other areas or management to reach "best practice" solutions for the organization; Able to inform and seek information to anticipate and consider the impact of decisions or actions on the overall organization DEVELOP SELF: Able to accurately assess own strengths and development needs; Able to strive to improve those areas identified as needing development; Able to seek opportunity for development through the job, special assignments, training, or external activities ACT WITH INTEGRITY: Able to demonstrate uncompromising adherence to ethical principles; Able to demonstrate honesty in all actions; Able to admit and correct mistakes promptly; Able to assume full responsibility and accountability for own actions SOLVE PROBLEMS: Able to apply both rational and creative processes and approaches to identify root causes of problems and solutions THINK STRATEGICALLY: Able to see the "big picture" and be future-thinking; Able to anticipate future trends and consequences accurately; Able to take a broad perspective; Able to create a vision of organizational objectives; Able to make decisions based on long-term company goals LISTEN: Able to actively listen and convey understanding of the comments and questions of others; Able to understand the situations, viewpoints and feelings of others before expressing own view WRITE PROFICIENTLY: Able to convey information clearly and effectively through both formal and informal documents; Able to write in a well-organized and concise, yet complete, format; Able to use vocabulary appropriate for the audience; Able to constructively review and edit the written work of others DELIVER QUALITY RESULTS: Able to deliver top quality service to all customers (internal and external); Able to ensure all details are covered and adhere to company policies; Able to strive to do things right the first time; Able to meet agreed-upon commitments or advises customer when deadlines are jeopardized; Able to define high standards for quality and evaluate products, services, and own performance against those standards PROFICIENT COMPUTER USER: Able to keyboard, navigate a desktop, type, perform data entry and use required software applications to produce basic correspondence, electronic communication, presentations and maintain spreadsheets and databases. Able to operate general office equipment including company telephone system Job Requirements JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting required 0-2 years experience in Accounting related position Intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX Possess math skills sufficient to perform required duties Ability to drive and possess a valid driver's license Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for up to 8 hours a day; Ability to use hands and fingers to type on a keyboard and use a mouse to navigate; Vision sufficient to view small details on a computer monitor Ability to stand and walk up to 8 hours a day; Ability to stoop, bend and lift boxes weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to hear and verbally communicate using a telephone handset and/or connected headset device WORKING CONDITIONS Regular business hours. Some additional hours may be required. Travel requirements: Negligible Climate-controlled office environment during normal business hours. May be subject to pre-employment criminal background check and/or drug screening as well as random drug screenings in accordance with company policy DISCLAIMER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required; and usual working conditions of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by employees in this job. Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer PODS Enterprises, LLC is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We will not discriminate unlawfully against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any term or condition of employment based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, place of birth, military service status, or other basis protected by law. It is essential for us to work in an atmosphere of friendly cooperation; it is your responsibility to: Ask your direct supervisor for an explanation of anything you do not understand. Attend Orientation class and any required training sessions. Read your job description and Associate Handbook; sign the required acknowledgement documents and return to HR. Ask any questions about these items as well as any information given to you at meetings and through individual or group instructions, which will assist your understanding of this position.I have read and understand that this is not an employment agreement or a contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

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