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Junior Accountant
Location:  US-GA-Atlanta # Openings:  1
Category:  Accounting/Audit/Finance - Asset Accounting Type:  Regular Full-Time
Posted Date:  9/23/2009 Req ID:  2009-9064

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Overview:

The position assists with the consolidated financial statements of certain companies within our Asset Group. This involves preparing closing and consolidation entries both in Oracle and Hyperion Enterprise and analyzing results.



Responsibilities:
  • Prepare bank reconciliation and account analysis.
  • Prepare journal entries with well organized supporting documentation and analyses.Prepare account reconciliations and adjusting entries.
  • Assist with the month-end and year-end close review of operating expense and balance sheet transactions.
  • Prepare analyses of certain recurring expenses and monitor expense activity.
  • Prepare various project/job costing reports to analyze major outage, overhaul and capitalized expense.
  • Perform accounting research and special projects/analyses as requested.


Qualifications:
  • Qualified candidates must have 1-3 years of General Accounting experience in a corporate environment to include general accounting and financial reporting.
  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
  • Thorough understanding of internal controls, GAAP, Fixed Assets Accountings, Project Costing Concepts and Applications.
  • Strong computer skills required, Microsoft Office products preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience with data base system applications and maintenance are desirable e.g. Oracle, Maximo.
  • Must demonstrate strong analytical, and organizational skills, detailed oriented and be a team player.                  
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to research and understand accounting issues.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision makes sound decisions.

"Mirant is an Equal Opportunity Employer"


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