What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Crete Carrier Corporation?
SUMMARY
Prepares journal entries, reconciliations, and reports for various functions within the accounting department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitates and completes monthly close procedures.
- Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Reconciles cash accounts, prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other accounts as assigned.
- Identifies, researches, and explains account fluctuations within the income statement and balance sheet to management.
- Reviews vendor invoices to verify the accuracy of relevant information, identify errors, correct errors, and communicate results to relevant stakeholders.
- Analyzes the performance and profitability of various customers and relay these results to management on a monthly basis.
- Assists with external financial audit and tax audits as needed.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with a high level of difficulty.
- Exhibit ability to read, write, talk, hear, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Ability to move up to 10 lbs. as required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in accounting.
- Internship or professional accounting experience is desirable.