Vtx Communications

SUMMARY

Applies principles of accounting to analyze past and present financial operations, estimates future revenues and expenditures by performing the following duties and special projects assigned by management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions.
• Generate all the related reports required from each accounting function as requested.
• Reconcile assigned accounts on a monthly basis.
• Initiate wire transfers for funding requests.
• Participate in monthly closing activities.
• Complete the monthly overhead allocation process.
• Account & journalize cross charges between entities for services rendered.
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly budget variance analysis statements.
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly presentation for the board meeting.
• Review RECAPS for all assets and reserve balance sheet accounts for the regulated company.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly narratives for financial statement discrepancies.
• Assist the Controller with staff questions.
• Interact with all departments to obtain various reports.
• Ensure "internal control" in all accounting activities by applying the required cross checks and balances.
• Work on "special projects" and additional duties assigned by the Controller or Director of Finance ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Maintain compliance to all relevant OSHA, safety or departmental standards.
• Other duties as assigned by Controller or Director of Finance.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Accounting or Finance, from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, balance sheet account reconciliation knowledge, journal entry preparation and support, and month-end closing activity required.  Ability to utilize an Excel spreadsheet in performing the position’s work requirements is necessary

Must have valid Driver’s License and insurable record.

Must pass pre-employment screen, physical and background checks.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be computer literate, possess strong spreadsheet skills (Microsoft Excel) and have experience working with various accounting software systems.
• Must be capable of working with and understand Microsoft Word and Power Point.
• Must be able to work under conditions of frequent interruptions.
• Must be capable of working with and understanding basic concepts of computer printouts.
• Must be able to work with others, around others and alone.
• Must be responsible and tactful.
• Ability to multi-task is an asset.
• Must have a pleasant personality, well-groomed and impressionable with visitors/customers.
• Must have good telephone etiquette.
• Must be able to pay close attention to numerous details.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, customers, and vendors in a professional manner.
• Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written, along with good presentation skills.
• Must be willing to adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.