The Accountant I position will participate in perform variety of general accounting and reporting duties within Paulo Finance Team. This individual must be a highly motivated self-starter that possesses a working knowledge of GAAP. This position will work closely in the areas of cash, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, inventory and intercompany and will be responsible for the month-end journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis in these areas as well as other responsibilities assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in the Finance Departments continuous improvement and long-term strategic projects.
- Interact collaboratively with other Paulo business functions to identify opportunities to improve internal processes and participate by leading and supporting process improvement projects.
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare month-end closing journal entries, reconciliations and analysis for cash, prepaid expenses, inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany accounts.
- Prepare and publish various month-end financial reports for review by management.
- Maintain accurate fixed asset subledger details and depreciation within JD Edwards ERP system and reconcile monthly.
- Assist with preparation and management of the year-end external audit process.
- Travel to various Company operating facilities to perform physical inventory counts and fixed asset physicals.
- Prepare and file various state sales & use tax returns, real estate & property assessments and other government filings as required.
- Assist with establishing, documenting, and coordinating the implementation of various accounting and internal control procedures.
- Participate in various internal training and professional development events.
- Other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager and Corporate Controller.
