Accountant Job in Columbus 43228, Ohio US
Description:
Volt Workforce Solutions is an international leader in offering human resource solutions for our customers. Volt has been in business for over 60 years and has locations in the United States and Canada and in 15 countries across the world.
Volt offers industry leading benefits as we strive to be recognized as the employer of choice by our employees. No recruiter will work harder to place you into one of this area's top employers. We want you to have an experience with us that encourages you to refer your friends and family to us in the future.
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Seeking an individual who applies principles of accounting to analyze diverse and complex financial information and prepares financial reports.
Responsible for the accuracy, integrity, control and timeliness of financial reports, analyses, systems, and processes. May specialize in specific accounting areas such as financial analysis, budgeting, planning, and forecasting.
Works with all operational units, corporate/staff and select third parties in ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures while maintaining accounting controls.
Essential Functions:
Compiles and analyzes diverse and complex account information to provide management with accounting information
necessary to make business decisions.
Performs economic research and studies subjects such as rates of return, depreciation, working capital, investments, and financial and expense comparisons by analysis of profit and loss statements and income statements.
Recommends financial actions to management by analyzing accounting options.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other management reports.
Maintains accounting controls by auditing compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Writes and recommends policies and procedures.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Maintains financial security by following accounting policies and internal controls.
Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting complex accounting policies and regulations.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Prepares diverse and complex financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses.
Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems.
May lead or be assigned to a special project team.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, and/or participating in professional societies.
Complies with federal and state legal requirements and professional standards. Studies existing and new legislation, enforces adherence to requirements; and advises management on needed actions.
May provide leadership to others in accounting or within a business team. Acts as prime contact on high level projects.
Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Trains and mentors less experienced employees.
Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on high level projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).
Requirements:
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree (BS) in Accounting. Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, laws, and regulations, including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and/or Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques. Proficient with automated accounting systems, spreadsheet applications, and internet/intranet communications. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial reports. Ability to prepare detailed reports, graphs, presentations, and business correspondence. Ability to respond to questions from management and customers; respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Learn more about Volt at www.volt.com .
Location: Columbus, OH
Type: CONTRACT
Duration: Temp to Hire
Pay Rate: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annual DOE
Contact:
Volt Workforce Solutions (N. Columbus)
Volt Workforce Solutions
655 Metro Pl. South, Ste. 650
Dublin, OH 43017
PH: 614/847-4110
FX: 614/847-4121