Accountant - JD Edwards/Quickbooks

Our client, a well-established construction company based in Torrington, CT, is looking for an experienced Accountant. This is a full-time role and the successful candidate will have prior experience with Quickbooks or JD Edwards software & have 2+ years of accountant experience.

Client Details

Well-established construction company based in Torrington, CT. This role is 5 days per week in office, and offers an individual with Quickbooks or JD Edwards software experience a chance to join one of the state's best construction firms.

Description

This role will involve you to:

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Prepare year-end workpapers to support the financial statement audit and tax return process.
• Ensure that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and categorized.
• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts, inter-company accounts, inventory accounts and other accounts.
• Maintain fixed assets.
• Prepare and file State & Federal Fuel Return Filings, Sales Tax, and Highway Use tax reports.
• Assist with the preparation of income and expense reports and personal property declarations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist with tax preparation and filing.
• Maintain and update financial records in accounting software (Great Plains/QuickBooks/JDE/Sage).
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Undertake ad hoc projects as assigned by management.

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• Quickbooks, JD Edwards or Great Plains software experience
• Bachler's degree in accounting tied in with relevant work experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in general accounting.
• Understand accounting principles, practices, and regulations (GAAP).
• Experience with preparing and analyzing financial statements.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Job Offer

Very competitive compensation & benefits package!

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