Accountant A

The Accountant A performs professional accounting services to management by maintaining books of account, accumulating cost or other relevant data, preparing complex reports and statements, and maintaining the accounting system by interpreting, supplementing, and effecting necessary revisions.

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned:

• Financial Statements: Prepare monthly financial statements and reports.
• General Ledger Management: Make entries in the general ledger or direct other accounting personnel in doing so.
• Ledger Review: Review ledger entries for accuracy and ensure each entry is properly explained.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct various cost system studies and analyses.
• Profit Monitoring: Monitor the profit status of individual contracts.
• Budget Preparation: Assist in the preparation, consolidation, and review of budgets.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile discrepancies in the general ledger trial balance.
• Audit Interaction: Interact with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Month-End Closing: Ensure that books are closed each month accurately and in a timely manner.

• Accounting Theory and Practice: Some to considerable knowledge of accounting theory and practices.
• Office Procedures: Good knowledge of office procedures.
• Financial Analysis: Ability to analyze and interpret fiscal and accounting records and prepare accurate and complete financial statements from such records.
• Leadership: Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Relationship Management: Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees, auditors, and management.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Experience:
  • 2 years of clerical accounting experience preferred. Shipbuilding industry experience ideal.

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