Remote Excel Jobs in Delaware County, PA (NOW HIRING)

Job at a Glance
Title: Accountant I
Location: Remote (EST or CST candidates only)
Contract: W2 only
Pay: $ 33-36 /hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview
Under general direction, responsible for the more complex accounting activities including analyzing accounting transactions & issues, preparing journal entries, maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger, preparing & analyzing financial reports and enhancing internal controls over financial reporting. This is a senior-skill level normally without supervisory responsibility. However, may provide guidance and direction to other PPL employees in support of producing high quality, timely and cost-effective accounting solutions. Works independently with minimal guidance using knowledge of business operations and accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates accounting policies and procedures to reflect changes in business conditions, processes, and accounting guidance.
• Prepares more complex accounting analyses and journal entries.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements and other internal/external financial reports.
• Enhances internal controls over financial reporting.
• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal/external business issues to improve products or services.
• Solves more complex problems taking a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Provides functional advice or training to less-experienced accountant positions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May direct the work of other staff members.
• Increases and applies knowledge of legal and regulatory issues and changes in accounting guidance.
• Assists in the tracking & reporting of internal controls over financial reporting, and recommends enhancements to such controls.
• Solves a range of increasingly complex accounting problems; analyzes possible solutions and makes recommendations.
• Develops supporting work papers and documentation related to all processes.
• Builds knowledge of the organization processes and customers and technical accounting.

Required Skills

• Advanced Excel experience
• 2-4 years of relevant accounting experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; use of Excel/Word is required
• Ability to analyze accounting transactions & issues
• Experience preparing journal entries and maintaining a general ledger
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial reports
• Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to take a new perspective on existing solutions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Required Education

• No Education Requirements

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in business discipline with at least 3 accounting courses and 5 years accounting experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 3-5 years of accounting-related experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, MBA, or other advanced degree in business discipline
• CPA or CMA certification
• Experience in utility accounting, public accounting, and SEC reporting
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Demonstrated ability to research technical accounting guidance

Why Should I Apply?
This role offers an opportunity to work on complex accounting activities within a dynamic environment, providing valuable experience in financial reporting and internal controls. Join us to contribute to impactful projects and advance your accounting career.

About CEI:
As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.

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