We are looking for a skilled Accountant to perform a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial tasks. You would be responsible for preparing and completing bank reconciliations, general ledger journal entries, and account reconciliations for all entities in a timely and accurate manner. A successful accountant should be familiar with all accounting procedures and have a flair for numbers.

Responsibilities

• Cash deposits and cash transfer entries
• Entering and processing of Accounts Payable for all entities.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Preparing Monthly Reports for Board of Directors
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Back-up for the preparation and processing of semi-weekly payroll.  Prepare all required payroll tax and benefit expense reconciliations.  Prepare monthly and quarterly payroll and benefits journal entries.
• Strong working knowledge of full-cycle payroll and accounting transactions.  Knowledge of accounting principles and their application to accounting transactions.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure transactional accuracy. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.  Ability to work independently as required.
  Sound understanding of general ledger functionality required.
• Position requires good oral communication and organizational skills and the ability to analyze and summarize large amounts of data, meet deadlines and detailed oriented. Practical knowledge, skills & abilities usually acquired through an undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting and a minimum of 2-4 years of related work experience.

Skills

• Ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks
• Ability to communicate with vendors and colleagues effectively
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office. Highly skilled in using Excel.
• Ability to Multi-task

• Ability to forecast and budget.

Job Type

• Full-time – Salary

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (Preferred)

Experience

• Accounting: 1-3 Years (Preferred)

You can send your application to wabashtel@wabash.net or mail it to 14415 US HWY 45 Louisville, IL 62858. If you have any questions, please call 618-665-3311 and ask for Janice Brooks.

Wabash Communications is an equal-opportunity and employer.