Staff Accountant

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Sr Manager, Corporate Accounting, incumbent is responsible for supporting the Corporate Accounting Department with various accounting duties associated with banking activities, disbursement process activities, day-to-day transactions, preparation of accounting schedules, and the month end general ledger close. Incumbent will help review and record accounting/banking transactions via journal entries and prepare various accounting schedules.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Function

• Preparation and entry of monthly journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timely recording; verifies that journal entries agree to all supporting documentation.

• Production of various system and internal reports for management review and/or inclusion in account reconciliations/journal entries.

• Preparation of weekly cash receipts reconciliation package including deposits and cash receipt postings.

• Recording/tracking daily transactions (banking, payroll) for purposes of monthly reporting activities.

• Reconciliation and review of banking transactions including cash deposits, incoming wires, and credit card transactions.

• Preparing wire payments.

• Processing ACH/check runs.

• Reconciling disbursements to the bank account.

• Coding AP invoices with proper GL accounts prior to sending them to AP for processing

• Processing vendor changes and ensuring vendor request changes are valid

• Performing monthly fluctuation analysis on Corporate results.

• Coordinating the annual Census

SUPPLEMENTAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Accounting group with day-to-day activities and general ledger close as necessary

• Support the Accounting group with the update of the fixed asset ledger, internal/external audits, intercompany schedules, and general ledger review.

• Communicate and correspond with other departments as necessary and provide transactional accounting guidance as needed.

• Assist and/or lead ad hoc projects and other duties as necessary.

Required Skills

• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting/finance in a professional environment preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently, with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $65,000.00/Yr. - USD $85,000.00/Yr. depending on experience, qualifications, and location.