Staff Accountant

Summary of Responsibilities Process general accounting transactions and activities Review and analyze large amounts of data utilizing excel skills and pivot tables Maintain and reconcile bank accounts Review P&L and prepare accruals at month-end Complete tasks timely with minimal guidance Performs account analysis and reconciliation at month end Executes functions that assist in maintaining a timely close Participate in year-end audit Essential Functions Responsible for timely and accurate completion of monthly analysis and reconciliations for GL accounts. Document and process accounting transactions in accordance with Company policies and procedures to support an accurate and timely month-end close process, including journal entry preparation. Participate in year-end audit, completing requests on a timely basis as needed. Provides support to other teams to help improve business processes and systems. Assist with the preparation of ad-hoc analysis and financial reporting to management, as requested. Work to review current processes and recommend/develop improvements to support the business. Willingness to take on additional responsibilities, as needed. Experience Requirements At least 1-2 years’ experience in an Accountant role Public accounting experience preferred Prior work experience with a company that is multi-location and preferably retail Apply analytical thinking to accounting and finance principles Good communication skills Intermediate Excel skills required Educational Requirements Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting; CPA or CPA-track a plus Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards Microsoft D365 accounting system and IBM reporting software knowledge, a plus Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP formulas; some experience with Microsoft Access helpful Ability to: Handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in a dynamically changing environment Works collaboratively with others to accomplish goals Evaluate and improve financial processes and accelerate the monthly closing Challenge the status quo Enhance quality of accounting transactions and management reporting Demonstrate high level of integrity in job performance Maintain a professional relationship with internal and external customers Detail oriented and organized Working Conditions Flexible Work Environment Policy allows up to one day a week work-from-home with manager approval Occasional overtime required throughout the year, especially at month end and peak seasons Minimal safety hazards #J-18808-Ljbffr