Staff Accountant

Description

Looking for an opportunity to put your accounting skills to use to make a real impact? We have just the job for you! As a Staff Accountant, you will play an integral role in maintaining the financial health of our organization. You'll be responsible for a variety of accounting functions, from updating daily bank activity to generating invoices and assisting with reporting. With your determination and initiative, you'll help us meet our goals and ensure that we maintain compliance with all accounting procedures. But you won't be working alone - teamwork is essential to our success, and you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of professionals. So if you're looking for a challenging and rewarding position that will allow you to grow your skills and make a real impact, apply today! 

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Disclaimer: the duties listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.  

Accounting Services Responsibilities include: 

• Updating daily bank activity from bank website 

• Generating invoices daily to be sent to clients or Client Advisors internally 

• Assist in daily and end of month reporting with CFO/Controller 

• Maintaining compliance with all accounting department service standards and procedures 

• Assist with vendor payables  

Teamwork Responsibilities include:

• Working together with team and with other departments 

• Volunteering to back up and/or assist others as needed 

• Completing special projects as requested by manager 

• Managing PTO to work with departmental needs 

Determination: Displaying commitment and initiative to meet department and agency education goals as set forth in the organization’s education program

 Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures. Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others. Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively. Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date. Design - Demonstrates attention to detail. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments. Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Cooperation - Offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts. Managing Customer Focus - Monitors customer satisfaction; develops new approaches to meeting customer needs. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications; confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions under control; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts. Impact & Influence - Pursues and wins support for ideas; displays ability to influence key decision-makers; achieves win-win outcomes; uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals; addresses divergent opinions. Cost Consciousness - Contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources. Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values. Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Achievement Focus - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals. Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work. Judgement - Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or service issues from company personnel and/or clients. 

Mathematical Skills

Must possess advanced mathematic skills and the ability to analyze figures. Ability to work with financial and numeric data and possess knowledge of basic accounting principles. 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to bring full resolution to issues with Manager involvement. 

Computer Skills 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of accounting software, database software, internet software, and spreadsheet software. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Must be able to obtain accounting designations/certifications as set forth by the organization’s education plan. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.