Accountant (General) 1 at WEX, inc. in Portland, Maine

Job Description:

WEX is seeking a self-driven and motivated professional to join their Corporate Accounting team in Portland, Maine! As an Accountant 1 on this team, you will have the opportunity to support one of our largest lines of business - Fleet.

Ideal candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Reconciles all assigned general ledger accounts


• Maintains corporate accounting sub-ledger and ensures accurate records, proper accounting treatment and reporting.


• Exercises limited accounting control and financial treatment over a group of accounts within a given specialized area.


• Records, classifies, and summarizes financial transactions and events in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).


• Performs the daily and/or weekly reconciliation of cash accounts and accounts receivable sub-ledgers to the general ledger.


• Researches and resolves differences.


• Participate in monthly closing processes, with full understanding of all key journal entries.


• Assists with annual external audit.


• Assists in preparing assigned schedules for the annual and interim audit.


• Maintains list of journal entries and reconciliations and ensures that all are accounted for and have proper approvals.

Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor's degree or Initiated Coursework towards a degree


• 1-3 years relevant experience


• Strong accounts receivable knowledge is preferred


• Proficiency in the use of relevant software applications, databases, and spreadsheets required.


• A knowledge of accounting and the ability to analyze accounting transactions


• Individual must be a motivated self-starter who possesses effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Must be able to thrive in a deadline-oriented environment with proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.


• Individual must have exceptional attention to detail and accuracy and ability to build relationships and manage conflict.

At WEX, we reward innovation, hard work and excellence.

Benefits include:

• 401(k) Plan


• PTO


• Bonus Plan


• Dental Insurance


• Dependent Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Referral Award Program


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent)


• and so much more!