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This role requires a hands-on accounting professional who can independently perform month-end close activities, work closely with an external accounting firm, and ensure accurate financial reporting. In addition to accounting responsibilities (approximately 80%), this position will also provide administrative support to the Marketing department (approximately 20%).<\/p>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<h2>Key Responsibilities<\/h2>\n<h3>Accounting (Approximately 80%)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP), including invoice verification, payment processing, vendor communication, and payment scheduling.<\/li>\n<li>Manage Accounts Receivable (AR), including invoicing, payment tracking, collections, and account reconciliation.<\/li>\n<li>Perform and take ownership of the complete month-end closing process.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare and post monthly journal entries.<\/li>\n<li>Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare and reconcile:\n<ul>\n<li>Balance Sheet (BS)<\/li>\n<li>Profit &amp; Loss Statement (P&amp;L)<\/li>\n<li>Cash Flow Statement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Analyze financial statements and ensure accuracy before month-end reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting schedules for management.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain and reconcile fixed assets and inventory accounting records.<\/li>\n<li>Perform bank reconciliations and cash management activities.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure accurate revenue and expense recognition.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate and communicate directly with the external accounting firm regarding monthly closing, financial reporting, tax matters, and accounting issues.<\/li>\n<li>Support year-end closing and external audit preparation.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain accounting records and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.<\/li>\n<li>Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls.<\/li>\n<li>Perform additional accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<h3>Marketing Administrative Support (Approximately 20%)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide administrative support to the Marketing department.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate meetings, calendars, and departmental schedules.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare presentations, reports, and marketing-related documents.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain electronic filing systems and departmental records.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate with vendors and internal departments regarding marketing activities.<\/li>\n<li>Assist with travel arrangements and expense report processing.<\/li>\n<li>Support trade shows, conferences, promotional events, and marketing campaigns.<\/li>\n<li>Perform general administrative duties to support the Marketing team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<\/hr>\n<h2>Qualifications<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#039;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.<\/li>\n<li>5+ years of accounting experience in a corporate accounting environment.<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on experience independently managing the complete month-end closing process.<\/li>\n<li>Strong experience preparing and reviewing:\n<ul>\n<li>Balance Sheet (BS)<\/li>\n<li>Profit &amp; 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