Accountant I

Company: GreatAmerica Financial Services
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.Do you have a strong mathematical aptitude and enjoy working with numbers? Are you seeking an opportunity to develop your corporate accounting skills? Are you looking to join an ambitious and dynamic company?We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to Our Accounting Team!The Accountant I is primarily responsible for ensuring that generally accepted accounting principles are followed in the preparation and presentation of financial reports.As an Accountant, you will:Develop Your Accounting Skills as you:Learn and understand the business (key operational drivers, accounting issues, and related market forces)Understand the accounting impact of all relevant transactions and documents to ensure compliance with GAAP.Financial Statement preparation and analysis.General ledger account reconciliation.Participate in month and year end closing.Assist with annual financial statement audit.Prepare and audit recurring operational reports.Prepare monthly reporting for various external customer programs.Provide an outstanding GreatAmerica experience to all customers.Have Leadership and Team Support!Work in a team-based solution-oriented environment with Finance and Accounting professionals.You will have dedicated Leadership there to provide support in your role and the execution on our mission to help our customers achieve greater success.To be successful in this role you will needBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA, MBA, or other related advanced degrees and certifications a plus.An experience level of a new college graduate to 1-3 years of accounting, treasury, and/or finance experienceExceptional analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrate sound business judgment.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and possess outstanding computer skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.A strong sense of urgency. This role will likely include periodic large project-oriented demands with tight deadlines requiring more than standard work hours and the need to respond quickly.To be an organized, creative team-player with initiative who responds well to challenges.You'll work hard, you'll have fun and you'll enjoy a competitive total rewards packageAt GreatAmerica we offer a compensation program with market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) for all roles. We share rewards because we believe every single person here contributes to GreatAmerica's success. But GreatAmerica's total rewards extends beyond just a paycheck and is designed to enrich our team members' personal and professional lives in many ways, including:Planning for Your Future: we set you up for long-term success through our competitive 401(k) plan with company matching and annual profit sharing.Your Leadership fast-tracking programs: if leadership is on your horizon, we've got your back. We have a Building GREAT Leaders program, Dale Carnegie programs, and we contribute to your development through our educational tuition assistance program.Prioritizing Your Health & Wellbeing: we support your work-life interests through programs like our gym reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many company sponsored events hosted through our GreatAmerica Network Group.Your Time Away: competitive time off and flexible working arrangements allow you to do your best work and take the time you need to decompress. We have 10 paid sick days a year, and if you don't use it you can convert up to 70% into additional paid time off the next year.A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!If your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms - skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage you to consider applying if you feel you can make a strong impact in this role.Please note, this position is not currently eligible for sponsorship for employment authorization.At GreatAmerica, we're looking to grow our business through our people. Are you looking to grow your career? If so, submit your application at www.Greatamerica.Com/careers.

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