Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking for an immediate opportunity to drive financial success?
Apex Financial Partners is seeking a skilled Accountant to join our growing team in Raleigh, NC. We pride ourselves on a collaborative environment where your expertise in financial reporting and compliance will directly impact our bottom line. If you are ready to hit the ground running, we want to meet you.
As a member of our finance team, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our fiscal health and ensuring accuracy across all financial documentation.
Responsibilities
- Perform Month-End & Year-End Close: Accurately process journal entries, reconcile bank statements, and prepare financial statements to ensure timely reporting.
- Account Reconciliation: Maintain general ledger accounts and reconcile accounts payable and receivable balances on a monthly basis.
- Financial Analysis: Assist in budget preparation, variance analysis, and providing actionable insights to management.
- Compliance & Auditing: Ensure all financial practices adhere to GAAP and internal control standards; prepare for annual external audits.
- Payroll Support: Collaborate with the HR department to process payroll data and ensure tax filings are accurate.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in the accounting department.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Experience: 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience. CPA certification is a plus but not mandatory.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or SAP).
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to detect discrepancies and errors.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.