Mathematician, Sr. jobs in Saginaw, MI

Description

Position Summary          

This position is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.

General responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statesmen according to monthly close schedule.
• Analyze revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accountants.
• Analyze financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances.
• Assist and ensure all supporting schedules for year-end audit are complete.
• Review all journal entries on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Prepares and enters monthly journal entries for the closing of periods in order that financial statements can be prepared.
• Performs bank reconciliation and related journal entries for review by the Controller and approval by the CFO.
• Completes weekly and monthly reporting requirements for upper-management correctly and timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands          

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range.
• At times, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding). Typing 40 wpm.
• Travel between sites using your own vehicle.

Work Environment        

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Internal office space. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related discipline from an accredited college or university. 
• Three years of accounting experience in producing financial statements, analyzing financial information, managing financial systems, and financial audit preparation.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Strong understanding of accepted accounting practices and principles.
• Must be attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and work independently, as well as produce work in a timely manner.
• Must be able to multi-task and problem solve.
• Must be able to type 40 wpm and use a 10-key calculator
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, and problem-solving.
• High level of analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• General computer proficiency.  
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.