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Westlake

United Consumer Financial Services (UCFS) is the leading financing provider for distributors and merchants throughout all 50 states, as well as in Canada and Puerto Rico. We have been providing quality service and financing to merchants and independent distributors for over 35 years in closed-end, retail installment sales contracts and finance market-leading products and services.

UCFS is also a leading finance partner for distributors and merchants in Canada, the UK and Australia. We have a solid reputation for being a trusted, responsible and financially strong service provider. We are currently in need of a Junior Accountant to join our Accounting team at our World Headquarters located in Westlake, Ohio.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in month-end close activities including the preparation and review of journal entries.
  • Prepare accurate internal and external financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Prepare monthly reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs for financial planning purposes.
  • Prepare and review monthly reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts and ensure resolution of reconciling items.
  • Provide required financial information for quarter-end and year-end reporting and the year-end audit.
  • Manage the accounting activities including monthly closings for the international entities.
  • Oversee the timely and accurate completion of the following General Accounting tasks for the international entities:− Cash balancing
     − Customer account maintenance
     − Daily reporting of merchant payables and accounts payable
  • Assist in the automation of accounting processes to drive efficiency, improve timeliness of financial reporting and provide management with timely, relevant business information.

Key Competencies 

  • Ability to multi-task in a busy, fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with a computer, standard office equipment and computer programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word) and AS/400. Must have intermediate/advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications 

  • BS in Accounting; CPA and/or MBA a plus but not required.
  • 2+ years of Accounting experience a plus.