Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Performs various accounting functions of moderate to elevated complexity, assists the Controller, and ensures that procedures and practices are being followed in accordance with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and other contractual obligations. Responsibilities include review of general accounting and bookkeeping required to compile a complete and accurate trial balance used to prepare internal financial statements. In addition, this position is responsible for the daily check deposit and cash application including daily bank reconciliations.

Work is performed under the direction of the Controller.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Process daily remote check deposits and customer payments, and perform daily bank reconciliation;
• Review and process expense reports and credit card transactions;
• Prepare and process journal analyses, and account reconciliations and assist with monthly close processes;
• Maintain balance sheet schedules and reconcile to the general ledger;
• Reconcile subsidiary detail to the control account for all general ledger accounts which maintain a subsidiary. Also, reconcile account balances to the corresponding supporting schedule (e.g., amortization schedule);
• Assist Accounts Payable department with reviewing/vouchering invoices as needed;
• Assist Senior Accountant with sales tax filing requirements as needed;
• Participate in year-end audit by preparing year-end schedules and backup details;
• Perform other related work as required.

Strong communication skills which facilitate effective verbal and written communication with members of the Company's management staff, professional and administrative staff, clients, and vendors. Strong numeracy and analytical skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in accounting or finance, or related experience. Minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience as a staff accountant. Experience operating computer systems, accounting software, peripherals, and other business machines. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, project costing, and financial analysis. Experience with Web-based, Windows-based, and other data entry processes.