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Position: Accountant

FLSA Status:Salary Exempt

Reports To:Vice President of Finance

Position Description:Responsible for preparing and examining financial records, identifying potential areas of opportunity and risk, and providing solutions for businesses and individuals. Ensure that financial records are accurate, that financial and data risks are evaluated, and that taxes are paid properly. Assess financial operations and work to help ensure that organizations run efficiently.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and examine financial statements to ensure that they are accurate and comply with laws and regulations
• Compute taxes owed, prepare tax returns, and ensure that taxes are paid properly and on time
• Prepare financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
• Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency and use of accepted accounting procedures and identify potential risks for fraud
• Organize, analyze, and maintain financial records
• Assess financial operations, identify risks and challenges,and make best-practices recommendations to management
• Suggest ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve profits
• Ensure that systems are up to date and secure
• Work closely with company CPA, VP of Finance, and Director of Finance and Administration to ensure all financial needs are met
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven organizational skills and the ability to maintain precise records
• Experience with common database and spreadsheet tools, such as Excel and QuickBooks
• Knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Critical thinking, problem solving, analytic reasoning, and data analysis
• Able to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Can work independently and without supervision when required
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Great customer service skills

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Proficient in Access, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams
• Bachelors degree in accounting or related field and 2 years experience working as an accountant
• Relevant certifications are a plus

Benefits Include:

• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Full Health and Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
• Paid Holidays, PTO + More

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources, 833-311-1661 or hr@lifeskillsconnection.com, for assistance.