Staff Accountant

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION As an experienced member of the Accounting team, the Staff Accountant will maintain and execute a variety of financial procedures, including assisting with annual budget preparation, month-end and year-end closings, third-party audits, tax returns, general ledger entries, forecasting, bank reconciliations and payroll. This individual will provide support to the Accounting Associates, Accounting Supervisor and CFO. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Cash management including bank account reconciliations and cash forecast Sending Wires and ACH payments to approved vendors Manage AP process Manage US and Canadian Sales Tax accounts to ensure timely and accurate reporting Manage Intercompany account Review general ledger accounts and balance sheet reconciliations to prepare adjusting journal entries as part of the month-end close process Posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals Processing monthly promotions Assisting with internal controls evaluations Manage company vehicles and tag & title process Preparing yearly 1099’s Other tasks as assignedby the Accounting Supervisor/CFO KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge: Clear understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Experience with accounting systems Accounts Payable and Cash Management experience Skills: Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Excel Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Excellent customer service skills Strong organizational, time management and analytical skills Strong leadership skills Abilities: Ability to multi-task with a keen attention to detail Ability to recommend process improvement opportunities where necessary Ability to coach and mentor other members of the Accounting team RELATIONSHIPS Internal: Develops positive and productive relationships with all internal departments and field staff Develops positive and productive relationships with UK teams External Encourages positive relationships with dealers, customers and vendors AUTHORITY Authority to work independently and according to the scope of the role. Complex and financial decisions are limited by a consult and approval of management EDUCATION Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; or Associates Degree and 2-3 years’ experience in this field ADP Certifications a plusAS400 knowledge is a plus TRAINING Banking website and processes PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB This position is based out of our Atlanta office This job will occasionally require more than a traditional 40 hours per week, including some requirements on weekends, both of which can be done remotely Ability to perform basic job duties in an office setting Ability to lift 10 lbs. Sitting, standing, walking, bending at the knee #J-18808-Ljbffr