What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at United Tel Supply?
Overview
United Tel-Supply is a nationally established broadband supplier for those in the communications industry. In addition to our supply services, we also offer our customers decades of experience in repair, asset recovery, and certified pre-owned equipment sales. We separate ourselves from the competition by keeping the cornerstones of our business up front and center: Quality, Value, Integrity, and Knowledge.
United’s Staff Accountant is an essential member of the team, supporting the CFO to develop and maintain the company’s financial outlook and ensure continued business success. While the day-to-day responsibilities vary to reflect the schedule and workload of the business and will adapt to further growth, as a whole, the Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, preparing state sales tax returns, assisting with audit preparations, and performing various accounting duties as assigned.
The successful candidate is capable and confident, with a knack for keeping numbers accurate and budgets on track. The high-energy candidate has experience working within a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, detail-oriented, and is comfortable with fulfilling both short-term and long-term objectives without losing sight of day-to-day tasks. All while acting as a hands-on doer, not just a planner or delegator.
Company Location
Our office is located at 1841 Industrial Ave, San Angelo, TX 76904.
Your Schedule
Full-Time, exempt position. Hours generally centered Monday through Friday, though time outside of these parameters may be required to reach set goals.
Compensation Plan
Salary ranging $50,000 to $55,000; dependent on overall skills and experience. Benefits include: paid time off, company paid holidays, a fully paid health plan and life insurance policy. Optional but available benefits include: 401K (with company match), dental, and vision insurance. W-2 Employee.
Outcomes
- Data is prepared and verified, accounts are reconciled & accurate reporting is maintained.
- Well-documented financial processes are created, shared and consistently revisited to ensure they remain up to date and in-hand.
- Ensures compliance of national & local financial requirements and reporting standards by studying state and federal legislative changes.
- Continues professional education by participating in webinars, workshops, and networking events.
- Supports monthly, quarterly, and yearly accounting processes to include assigned journal entries, close, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, verification of data accuracy, error identification & corrections, and additional items assigned as necessary.
- Multiple entities are updated regularly within a timely manner, accurate closing of the books is completed each month, and correspondence with the CFO is clear and concise.
- Clear data is tracked and available so as to provide a daily pulse on company performance.
- State sales tax is reported successfully, new customers and vendors are onboarded efficiently, customers pay on time and accounts payable & receivable are always current & accurate.
- Prepares operational reports, schedules and commentary as requested for management review, by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
- Maintains and updates records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience with general office accounting; including AP/ AR and State Sales Tax.
- Knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective financial reporting.
- Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
- Track record of a strong service ethic and orientation to continuous professional growth.
- Advanced computing skills, especially with spreadsheets.
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, business accounting, finance; preferred.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
- Ability to type and operate necessary equipment.
- Ability to lift 15 pounds at times.
Please note that United Tel Supply’s office is ADA compliant, and United Tel Supply will do their best to make accommodations for the qualified applicant with mobility limitations or other disabilities. We encourage everyone of differing abilities to apply, but while doing so, please let us know what accommodations are required in your working environment.
United Tel Supply provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, or sexual orientation.
The responsibilities and duties listed above are intended to communicate general priorities for this position, but should not be understood as an exhaustive list of all job requirements to be completed through the duration of employment with United Tel Supply.
What to Expect After Applying (Last Updated August 16, 2024):
- We review all applications received.
- If your materials spark interest, we'll invite you to an initial phone interview with the hiring manager, allowing for a 30-minute conversation.
- Promising candidates will then be invited to participate in a full-length interview lasting approximately 1 hour. Teams will be available to those that are not located in our immediate location.
This position will remain open until filled.
Please note: This job posting is intended solely for direct applicants. We kindly request that recruitment agencies and third-party vendors refrain from contacting us regarding this position.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000