ACCOUNTANT I

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Description:
Harland Clarke offers a broad range of integrated payment, marketing and technology solutions to nearly 15,000 financial services clients. These solutions support our clients' acquisition, retention, customer relationships and profitability through capabilities such as: business intelligence, multi-channel support, enhanced customer experience and engagement, brand promotion, performance measurement and best-in-class security.

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team!

We are currently seeking an Accountantl in Harland Clarke's Marketing Services Division. This position will be based out of Glen Burnie, Maryland.
POSITION SUMMARY: Duties are performed requiring use of accounting principles theories concepts and techniques. Choose alternatives to problems of within scope and complexity of job. Request guidanace when decisions are outside established parameters. This role will provide support and accounting services to Harland Clarke Checks in the Mail B2Direct and Alcott Routon.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare and ensure accuracy of journal entries. Recommend recurring journal entries be set up on SAP. Recommend process improvements to the JE process. Create and maintain account assignment models and repeating journal entries. Ensure that posting dates on repeating journal entries are maintained.

12% Prepare log input and file journal entries as assigned. Post open manual journal entries and upload automated journal entries into SAP. Posting of journal entries in SAP throughout month-end close pre close week and close week. Work closely with company financial personnel to improve processes to complete the closing cycle. Maintain key department files and filing processes and other duties as deemed necessary.
15% Provide support for the preparation of financial schedules for internal management or others as directed by management. Analyze key balance sheets and income statement accounts and business processes during the course of month end close and review general business activity.
5% Prepare assigned general ledger account reconciliations. Analyze accounts for volatility risk and atypical transactions. Ensure the integrity of the reconciliation process by providing supporting documentation. Review procedures for process improvements. Provide knowledge to the business owner on the account activity.
25% Prepare assigned bank account reconciliations. Analyze large volume of transactions and interpret the appropriate accounting entries that are necessary. Review process and reconciliation format for process improvements and to provide knowledge to the business owner on the account activity.
15% Assist with coordination of audit documentation. Prepare audit schedules. Maintain permanent audit files. Ensure completeness of interim and annual audit records. Secondary level of contact for external auditors. 8% Responsible for ensuring solid application of sound business ethics. Consider SOD and internal controls on all activity within our department and within the close process. Testing system enhancements. Validating data during upgrades (Hot packs) and system enhancements and new functionality. Administer functionality of automated SAP processes. Ensure processes are working appropriately and assisting users in troubleshooting problems. (Z-option JE Tool) Responsible for supporting necessary system interfaces and posting of financial results for Harland Clarke Checks in the Mail and B2 Direct.
12% Moderate amount of team activity involvement related to process improvement projects volunteer events and other teams as agreed to provide financial support. Special projects as assigned.
8% All associates are responsible for using the principles of First In Service in order to continuously improve the performance products and services of Harland Clarke. This includes but is not limited to participating on improvement teams recommending and implementing improvement ideas participating in training and other activities to keep up to date on processes information etc.

EDUCTION and KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Business Degree - Major in Accounting or equivalent experience required. College course work in Accounting and related subjects. General working knowledge of Accounting principles.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED: Minimum 2-4 years of accounting experience. Good Excel and systems skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None although there will be frequent interaction with dedicated clerical support.

COMMUNICATION and CONTACTS REQUIRED: This position will have internal contact with numerous processes and with various levels of management. External contact will primarily be with external auditors and consultants as required by special projects. Position may require travel to CITM/B2D for meetings and interaction with dedicated financial and non-financial resources. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and orally with all employees.

DECISION MAKING: Exercises independent judgment within scope of job. Limited decision making outside of the normal context of the job.

Harland Clarke Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or disability (physical or mental), Vietnam-era or disabled veteran status, and other factors protected by state and local laws.

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED: Minimum 2-4 years of accounting experience. Good Excel and systems skills.

Education: Bachelor

Experience: 3-5 Years

Travel: None

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Job Created: Fri Nov 06 2009 04:27:25 AM
Last Modified: Fri Nov 06 2009 04:27:25 AM