Title: Accountant
Department: Accounting
FSLA Status: Exempt

Position Summary: Paramount Apparel in Bourbon, MO is in search of a self-directed
Accountant. The Accountant’s responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing
account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, preparing royalty reports, assisting with audit
preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. This position does have the
ability to work from home 1 to 2 days a week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close and inventory analysis
• Assist with yearly financial statement audit as well as other audits
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of accounting records; maintain proper internal controls and
  ensure compliance with all relevant organizational policies
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and related accounting records for accuracy
• Prepare journal entries as needed
• Prepare various monthly reports and analyses, as needed
• Understand the Balance Sheet, P&L and cash flow statement impacts of account activity,
  including classifications of financial statement line items
• Analyze actual and forecast variance details to understand drivers with the ability to articulate
  operational performance to Team members
• Prepare monthly and quarterly royalty reports for licensors.
• Able to analyze and recommend improvements to major systems, processes, practices or policies
• Fixed asset accounting, tracking and reports
• Constantly strives to exceed goals, requirements, previous accomplishments and expectations
• Develop models and data solutions to contribute to the company’s strategy and goals.
• Bring creativity and critical thinking, which inspires innovation and propels team beyond the status quo
• Forge strong business partner relationships to drive financial results and understanding
  throughout the organization
• Experience using Business Intelligence tools a plus
• Perform ad-hoc accounting projects as directed

Qualifications and Skills

• B.A. or B.S. in Accounting/Finance required
• Two years of accounting experience.
• Effective communication skills (oral & written) across the company with management, auditors,
  and other departments
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong accounting, analytical skills, and reasoning skills.
• Detail-oriented and effective in a high volume, dynamic work environment with minimal
  supervision.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects.