Staff Accountant

Description

This position assists in full cycle accounting for multiple operational divisions, from day-to-day accounting tasks up to and including month end close responsibilities and financial reporting. Position has the responsibility for maintaining general ledger accounts and assisting in preparing monthly financial statements. Position reports directly to the Controller and will work alongside the Asst. Controller and Sr. Accountant while having direct exposure to the CFO as part of the financial reporting process. Potentially responsible for up to two direct reports depending on level of experience.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assist in preparing month end financial statements for multiple operational divisions, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flows. This preparation includes a monthly reporting package including KPI data, including detailed explanations for variances from budget. This position would play a key role in the development of the annual budget.

2. Month end close responsibilities include journal entries, bank reconciliations, and analytical review against prior year and budget.

3. Manages payment of vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; managing the scheduling and preparation of checks; resolving payables clerks questions on purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; ensuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.

4. Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling or managing reconciliation of monthly statements and related transactions

5. Maintains historical records by filing documents including licenses and insurance information, as examples

6. Disburses petty cash by recording entry; verifying documentation of uses and ensuring proper accounting in the accounting system

7. Oversees reporting and payment of sales taxes

8. Responsible for maintaining and reconciling intercompany transactions, including sale, lease, and purchase transactions.

9. Updates job knowledge by participating in assigned educational opportunities and professional development.

10. Performs other duties as assigned by the Controller and/or CFO

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field Highly Preferred; Special Exceptions will be considered
• Up to 1 year of general accounting experience; Public Accounting Background Preferred
• General understanding of Accounting Processes and Procedures, including a general understanding of GAAP and Financial Reporting
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial files
• Computer skills
• Base level proficiency in Excel is required
• General capability in utilization of Microsoft Office Suite
• Team player mentality, a willingness to want to learn, advance and grow with the organization
• Analytical and problem solving skills are desired
• Strong organizational skills required