For the given job description <<ACCOUNTANT II
At Folk Williams Financial Management, finances are the fuel that keeps our company moving. We are passionate about people who bring enthusiasm, integrity, positivity and drive to our team. Were looking for a qualified Accountant II to keep numbers and budgets on track with unwavering accuracy while maintaining our QUEST values through Quality, Understanding, Education, Strategy, and Trust. The most successful people will have a natural passion for accounting and a strong knowledge of the intricacies of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial transactions within an organization. They will play an enormously important supportive role, keeping the financial outlook bright with precision and proactive measures. Responsibilities
Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesManage multiple client accounts and relationships with key business partnersFollow documented policies and proceduresTrack expenses, budgets, taxes, cash flows, invoices, receipts and other financial dealings of a companyMaintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, assets, customers, and vendorsMonitor accounts payables and receivablesEnsure the financial transactions in assigned general ledger accounts are recorded in the general ledger in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Perform mid-level general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors made by both internal and external personnel
Financial ReportingSupport timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts Assist in providing schedules and commentary with respect to operating maintenance accounts results and variances, and with the production of working capital and cash-flow reportsPrepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends Review, document, and resolve variances in monthly preliminary financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Statement of Cash Flows) prior to distributionRun reports on an ad-hoc and a recurring basis with the ability to analyze the results and discuss with managementWrite report commentary and financial statement notesDevelop and present financial reports, data, and key findings that illustrates the financial story
A Team-PlayerExemplify professionalism in all aspects of the role, including team and client interactionsUphold QUEST values: Quality, Understanding, Education, Strategy, and TrustProvide exceptional communication and customer service Keep all lines of communication open, responding swiftly to requestsAdapt quickly to change and collaborate with team membersSupport client onboarding processes for client engagementsCreate and maintain key process flows related to the positionAssist with writing and updating departmental policies and proceduresIdentify ways to enhance processing efficiency and communicate suggestions for improvement to managementParticipate in recurring team and one-on-one check-in meetingsCommunicate with your manager regarding your established schedule and any potential capacity issuesEmbrace coaching and feedback provided by your manager and implement changes, as needed, to help meet individual, team and client goalsLead and manage special projects as assigned
QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field4+ years of experience in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or Financial AnalysisKnowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the U.S.)Technologically savvy knowledge worker who seeks out technology solutions to business challengesProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) and QuickBooks Highly detail oriented and possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skillsSuperior analytical, data analysis, and problem solving skills Able to create financial presentations and clearly articulate, present, and illustrate the resultsComfortable and adept at preparing and presenting ideas and concepts to groups of people in both formal or informal settingsMust have a strong command of business English and offer a warm but business-like presence through the spoken word. Fluent interaction with all levels of management and clientsCapable of preparing standard correspondence using correct grammar, spelling and syntax, while providing accurate informationA strong ability to read and assimilate correspondence, policies, practices, and procedures from team members and clients A desire to grow through continued training Must reside in Atlanta, GA
Preferred QualificationsActive pursuit of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licenseQuickbooks CertifiedFinancial Reporting Software (Syft Analytics, Macabacus)Experience in audit accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, andor production accounting a plus
Benefits401(k) 401(k) MatchingHealth InsurancePaid Time OffWorkLife Balance
Full-Time    In-PersonHybrid    Must reside in Atlanta, GA>> the resume: <<SummaryManager, Accountant, Project and Safety Manager
Results driven, self motivated professional with solid experience in program development that profitably promotes occupational health and safety. Recognized for encouraging a culture of safety that minimizes workplace incidents, resulting in cost savings associated with accidents and fines from state and federal non-compliance issues. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and move quickly among projects.
HighlightsWriting/Reports		* Employee Counseling	* Presentation skillsEH&S Task Coordination	* Financial Analysis & Budgeting	* Recruiting & Staffing	* NetworkingEnvironmental Assessments	* Risk				* Payroll			* Customer serviceData Collection & Analysis	* Business Development		* Benefits AdministrationsWorkplace Hazard Reduction	* Public Speaking			* Staff Training & DevelopmentWorksite Safety Practices	* Business Law			* Classroom proctoring & teachingAccident Investigation		* Project Management		* Technology skills; Microsoft OfficeFacility Inspections		* OSHA				* Contracts & NegotiationsEnvironmental Permits		* Accounting			* Meetings & workshops
Experience03/2015to03/2015Financial Analyst/Forensic AccountantPostlethwaite & Netterville–City,STATE,Determined legal and financial considerations for businesses seeking economic damages because of business interruption caused by the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico.Review business financial documents in order to evaluate and assign monetary values to claims while maintaining the integrity of claims data with tasks including data entry and communication.Rigorous quality control through claim information review.Detection of fraudulent activity through forensic investigations, financial modeling, Tax analysis and Accounting litigation.Resolution of pending client needs through interface with attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors.2012to03/2015Director of Operations/AccountantInternational Staffing Association–City,STATE,Sourcing strategies to support the strategic, operational, and business plan for the company.Influence senior business executives on strategy, resources, hiring forecasts, and capacity planning.Establish and oversee maintenance of effective candidate sourcing channels and both internal and external resume tracking systems to speed the process of identifying qualified candidates and tracking effectiveness and efficiency metrics.Assisted with proposal generation, implementation, training, and daily oversight of key account service delivery teams, overall delivery of key account results, and the management and nurturing of client relationships to deliver the highest caliber client results.Provided timely feedback to management and clients regarding workload and accomplishments, ensuring accuracy of data and timely, through completion of assignments.2010to2012Safety Manager/Project Manager/AccountantConstruction Management Enterprises–City,STATE,Supervised, trained, advised, inspected and maintained responsibility for the health, morale, discipline and welfare of all employees at separate locations.Responsible for safety audits at construction sites, monitoring appropriate safety gear and display of safety signage.Served as the go-to person, continually sought out by leaders, subordinates, and peers throughout the organization for technical and tactical advice and expertise.Participated in formulation of management structure, labor policies, employee handbook, management and employee training handbook, and operating guidelines in preparation for new hire trainings.Obtained building permits and worked with general contractors and clients on architectural plans.Oversaw daily construction, and handled accounting, including paying all subcontractors.Assisted management in determining correct accounting of third party partnership expenses.Related experiences: administrative support, customer service, contracts, and proposals, accounts payable/receivable, expense tracking, bank reconciliation and deposits, email and internet research.
EducationExpected in2011totoBachelor of Science:AccountingUniversity of New Orleans-New Orleans,LAGPA:Expected in2011totoBachelor of Science:AccountingUniversity of New Orleans-New Orleans,LAGPA:AccountingExpected in2011toto:Business Administration ManagementUniversity of New Orleans-New Orleans,LAGPA:Business Administration and ManagementExpected in2015totoCertified Occupational Safety Specialist:SafetyLouisiana State University-Baton Rouge,LAGPA:
SkillsAccounting, accounts payable, administrative support, bank reconciliation, Benefits, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Law, business plan, capacity planning, Contracts, Counseling, CPR, Client, clients, Customer service, Data Collection, data entry, delivery, email, Employee Relations, employee training, Staff Training, English, financial, Financial Analysis, financial modeling, first Aid, hiring, legal, Regulatory Compliance, litigation, Meetings, Microsoft Office, Negotiations, Networking, Nursing, Oil, internet research, Payroll, policies, Presentation skills, Project Management, proposals, proposal, Public Speaking, quality control, Recruiting, Safety, Sourcing strategies, Bilingual-Spanish, Staffing, strategy, strategic, Tax, teaching, workshops>>. The result is, Good Fit

Fit assessment: Good Fit