Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Staff Accountant - Financial

The Staff Accountant will be an integral part of the finance team and will support month-end close by preparing journal entries and completing reconciliations, manage cash processing, and provide ad hoc financial analysis. 

Primary Job Duties:

• Adhere to the company’s Vision and Core Values.
• Adhere and comply with the company’s handbook and company policies.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Analyze revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis.
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile journal entries and general ledger postings.
• Ensure correct procedures are in place to provide accurate control and reporting for physical inventory.
• Confirm inventory-related transactions are accurately recorded.
• Investigate and reconcile physical inventory discrepancies and variances on a monthly basis.
• Direct cash management operations to include daily cash administration, management of current accounts, and bank relations
• Monitor cash transactions to ensure that the bank accounts balance and investigate any unusual items
• Verify the accuracy/validity of outgoing payments.
• Prepare work papers for independent auditors; and direct internal audits to ensure compliance
• Assist with the preparation of annual/quarterly budgets.
• Facilitate/manage projects within the general ledger accounting department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications/Preference:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a progressive accounting/finance role is required.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current Driver’s License required.
• Related industry certifications preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience working with GAAP, FASB, accrual base accounting, organizational auditing, fixed asset accounting, and tax filing requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Accounting software; JD Edwards is preferred.

Work Environment:

Office environment, uses a computer, telephone, and other office equipment to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. May encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day.