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Accountant

@ Confidential - posting on behalf of client

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Transactional Accounting:

• Daily Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and payroll posting in QuickBooks
• Accurate coding and classification of all transactions by class
• Monitoring AR aging, billing accuracy, and follow-up on outstanding items with customers
• Ensuring timely vendor payments and resolving discrepancies with vendors

Reconciliations & Month-End Preparation:

• Completion of all bank and credit card reconciliations within five (5) business days of month-end
• Maintenance of clean, supported general ledger balances
• Completion and documentation of a formal month-end close checklist
• Ensuring full transactional completeness prior to CPA handoff
• Timely and organized month-end handoff by the 10th of each month

CPA Coordination & Month-end Handoff Requirements:

• Serve as the primary internal owner of month-end close execution through the trial balance stage
• Ensure all transactional activity, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are fully complete and reviewed internally prior to CPA handoff
• Prepare a clean, organized month-end close package in accordance with established checklists and timelines
• Coordinate directly with the external CPA firm to respond to requests, provide documentation, and support review procedures
• Adhere strictly to monthly close deadlines to enable timely issuance of management-use financial statements
• Maintain clear segregation between internal accounting execution and external CPA review responsibilities

(This role is critical to ensuring a disciplined, repeatable close process and restoring confidence in the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting moving forward.)

Expanded Responsibilities (Phased Growth):

As consistency and proficiency are demonstrated, this role will progressively assume:

• Preparation of accrual and prepaid schedules
• Balance sheet support and reconciliation documentation
• Draft financial review materials for leadership
• Acting as the primary internal accounting lead coordinating with external advisors
• Timely and organized response to CPA requests

(Final review, adjusting entries, and issuance of financial statements will remain with the external CPA firm.)

Controls, Accuracy & Accountability:

• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation standards
• Proactively identify discrepancies or financial risks and escalate early
• Ensure all accounting work is completed during standard business hours
• Support leadership with ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed

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Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4–6+ years of hands-on accounting experience
• Advanced working knowledge of QuickBooks
• Demonstrated experience with AR, AP, payroll posting, and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and deadline discipline
• Ability to operate independently with minimal rework
• Strong communication and organizational skills

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How to Apply:

Send resume to cmiller@solvet.com