Jr. Staff Accountant
United Consumer Financial Services (UCFS) has been a growing leader in the financial services industry for over 40 years as a subsidiary of a Fortune 100 company. We are dedicated to providing world-class service to our customers, enhancing the lives of those in our surrounding communities as well as being committed to the well-being, engagement and career development of our highly-valued workforce.
The Junior Staff Accountant is responsible for providing timely and accurate financial information and systems of internal control for domestic and international operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, maintain and prepare reports that compare budget costs to actual costs for financial planning purposes, including the Annual Operating Plan, Mid-Year Forecasts and reporting of actual results versus the plans.
- Oversee the timely and accurate completion of the following General Accounting tasks: cash balancing, general ledger posting and maintenance, customer account maintenance, daily reporting of Distributor Payables and Accounts Payable, review and process T & E reports, record retention and back-up withholding/1099 reporting, bank reconciliations and reconciliations of general ledger account detail (i.e., subsidiary ledgers, files and schedules) to general ledger control accounts, and provide required financial information for state sales finance company licensing renewals and annual reports.
- Accurate and timely preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Assist in the automation accounting processes to drive efficiency, improve timeliness of financial reporting and provide management with timely, relevant business information.
- Maintaining strong systems and internal controls at UCFS that: safeguard the assets of the Company, warn of potential losses due to theft or mistakes, report reliably on product costs and margins, and provide information to control costs and cash flow.
- Support Leadership by communicating problems/issues so they can appropriate resources and corrective actions to resolve problems/issues.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively on the phone and in person.
- Ability to work effectively with UCFS employees and customers.
- Ability to work quickly in accordance with customers’ time constraints.
- Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
- Ability to attend to detail.
- Ability to understand and follow UCFS policies, procedures and guidelines.
- 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 advanced Excel skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Accounting required; CPA a plus but not required.
- 2+ years of Accounting experience a plus but not required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position operates in a professional office environment at UCFS offices in Westlake, Ohio. This is typically a full-time position, which is defined as being scheduled to work up to 40 hours or more per week.