We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Accountant for a high-impact, two-week documentation sprint. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will "verbalize" complex accounting workflows and translate them into a formal knowledge base. This is a unique role for someone who excels at both General Ledger accounting and technical writing.
Key Responsibilities
- SOP Creation: Interview the Controller and staff to document manual accounting processes into professional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- SharePoint Management: Build and organize a structured documentation library within SharePoint.
- Systems Workflow: Audit processes within QuickBooks and Excel to ensure written SOPs accurately reflect system actions.
- Accounting Tasks: Assist with General Ledger (GL) cleanup, process Journal Entries, and handle miscellaneous accounting projects as directed.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Software: Proficiency in QuickBooks, SharePoint, and Excel.
- Technical Writing: strong ability to write clear, step-by-step instructional manuals.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills; must be able to "translate" actions into words.
- Accounting Core: Solid experience with GL and Journal Entry processing.
- Must pass a 20-minute cognitive and personality assessment.
- Professionalism: Strict Business Casual dress code; punctual and diligent.
- Availability: Must be able to start immediately and work 100% on-site.
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
SOP Development & Technical Writing
- Process Mapping: Audit current workflows in QuickBooks and Excel to identify and document every stage of the accounting cycle.
- Manual Creation: Translate "tribal knowledge" and technical accounting actions into clear, step-by-step Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Verbal-to-Written Translation: Interview the Controller and staff to verbalize manual processes into professional, written documentation.
- Library Integration: Build and organize a structured documentation repository within SharePoint for company-wide access.
- Data Organization: Ensure all digital SOPs are logically categorized and integrated with existing SharePoint libraries.
- Journal Entries: Process accurate adjusting and recurring journal entries to stabilize the General Ledger.
- GL Maintenance: Assist the Assistant Controller with high-priority cleanup tasks and data verification between Excel and QuickBooks.
- Workflow Validation: Test and verify that the newly written SOPs accurately reflect the actual software processes in real-time.
- Two-Week Sprint: Complete the full documentation of assigned accounting cycles within the designated on-site project window.
- Quality Control: Ensure all manuals meet strict professional standards for clarity, accuracy, and diligence.
Skills
- Accounting Coursework
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 3 years
- Experience level: Experienced
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
