Accounting Manager

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Orlando
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Kelly Services is hiring for an Accountant for a contract assignment in Orlando, FL. This is a great opportunity to work with a government facility, the ideal candidate will have a MBA or CPA and experience with GASB accounting.This position is responsible for posting and reviewing routine and non-routine journal entries in the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers; closing month and year-end accounting ledgers; preparing and reviewing of monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations; analytical review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial activity; preparation of audit schedules and management reports (recurring and ad hoc). Participating in drafting of the audited financial statements and footnote disclosures presented in the university's annual report as well as other financial reports submitted to external parties. Position has extensive interaction with directors, managers, and staff within various departments of the university. Duties require strong analytical and critical thinking skills, understanding of accounting systems in a highly decentralized and complex organization, knowledge of university rules and regulations as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Preferred Qualifications:Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting including preparations and review of routine and non-routine journal entries; preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliations; and preparation and review of audit schedules and management reports.
• Master's degree in Accounting, CPA license is preferred but not required.
• In-depth knowledge of financial statements and financial statement analysis.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated abilities performing financial analysis for management and executive reporting.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of accounting systems in a highly decentralized and complex organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively interact with a variety of internal and external constituencies.
• Strong planning, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take on new tasks with minimum supervision.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Experienced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GASB and/or higher education experience is a plus.
• Prior audit experience is a plus.
• PeopleSoft experience is a plus.Why Kelly--?You're looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we're here to help you do just that. Our financial staffing experts will connect you with premier companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in in your career. It all adds up.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.]]

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