Specialist, Accounting

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for journal entries and assisting in support of the accounting and reporting for the ABS Corporate Division.

What You Will Do:

• Preparation of monthly recurring journal entries.
• Preparation of overhead allocations.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis as required.
• Compilation of the monthly rolling forecast of profitability.
• Assist in the compilation of the annual corporate budget.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis on an as-requested basis.
• Analysis of Corporate client receivables.
• All other applicable duties as assigned by the Senior Financial Corporate Analyst.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of previous accounting and financial experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the latest spreadsheet or word processing software.
• Knowledge of general ledger systems and subsystems.
• Good communication skills as well as the ability to interact with others and the ability to communicate directly with upper management.
• The ability to be proactive in preventing errors and detecting areas at risk and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems.
• Ability to obtain familiarity with the ABS Health Safety Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports directly to an accounting supervisor or manager. This position does not have any direct reports.