Financial Accounting Specialist at Manpower in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Job Description:

• This position is responsible for assisting with general ledger accounts, entering financial data, financial reports, and audits.

• Records numerical and financial data to produce financial records
• Ensures financial data is entered correctly and accurately
• Assists generating accounting and audit reports for cash receipts, accounts payable and receivable, expenditures, and profits and losses.
• Assisting treasury transactions of the company
• Assists in maintaining the general ledger accounts by reconciling, adjusting, and analyzing daily transactions
• Provides support for and participates in the month-end, quarterly and yearly closing process
• Provides support for annual management planning, including expenses and budgets
• Assists with the financial internal control process
• Assists with the company treasury functions, such as daily cash operation and preparation
• Provides support for and participates in external financial audits
• Responsible for assisting vendor/customer master information
• Assists with contractual information management
• Generates accounting reports as assigned
• Reconciles and reports differences or issues found in financial records.
• Regularly communicates externally or internally with other departments regarding finance/accounting operation
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Ability to efficiently operate a 10-key calculator or equivalent and other related office equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, with high proficiency in Microsoft excel
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Data entry skills
• Multi-tasking skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field

• Associates Degree & 2 years of directly related experience
• High proficiency in MS suite is required