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This position performs a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities to support Colonial Group, Inc.’s financial processes, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure timely reporting. The role also works closely with operational teams to support inventory accuracy and overall accounting integrity.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nPrepare monthly account reconciliations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other general ledger accounts. Perform daily and weekly activities necessary to ensure accurate monthly reconciliations.\nPrepare schedules and supporting documentation for the monthly financial statement package.\nAssist in analyzing financial transactions and accounts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting entries. Prepare journal entries to record revenues, expenses, and tax provisions.\nConduct regular visits to inventory locations to develop a strong understanding of inventory operations, processes, and physical inventory activity, supporting accurate and timely financial reporting throughout the year.\nMaintain an appropriate level of on-site presence throughout the year, including participation in physical inventories, inventory observations, reconciliations, and other activities necessary to support the integrity of inventory balances.\nDevelop and maintain strong working relationships with site teams to improve communication between Accounting and Operations and ensure inventory-related activity is accurately and consistently reflected in financial records.\nDevelop a working knowledge of operational and accounting software, equipment, and systems that impact accounting functions and financial reporting processes.\nAssist the accounting team in meeting departmental deadlines and completing month-end closing activities.\nServe as a backup for preparing daily cash position schedules and submitting notices of borrowing and repayment activities.\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nBachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting or a related field is required.\nPrevious related experience is preferred but not required.\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel, and the ability to work with multiple computer software platforms.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.\nAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and operational personnel.\nStrong attention to detail and the ability to analyze financial information accurately.\nWillingness to travel as needed, with travel expected to be minimal and potentially up to 10%.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nRegularly required to sit, stand, and walk while performing job duties.\nOccasionally required to lift and/or move materials weighing up to 40 pounds.\nAbility to travel to company and inventory locations as needed to perform job responsibilities, including participating in physical inventory activities.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThis position operates in an office environment and may require periodic visits to operational and inventory locations. 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