Staff Accountant

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will have the opportunity to be involved in all financial, accounting, and business activities for the entire organization. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY 1. Accounts Payable activities, Accounts Receivable, Cash App, Sales and Use Tax filing for multiple states. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of vendor invoice processing, including payment. 2. Follows up on, collects, and allocates customer payments. 3. Maintains accounting records, prepares and analyzes financial statements and reports, prepares general account reconciliations, as well as monthly trial balance analysis of account variances. 4. Participate in monthly ledger close by preparing and/or ensuring the accurate and complete recording of financial transactions in accordance with deadlines as determined by management. 5. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial, payroll, and HR related data. 6. Participate in the regular maintenance and detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts. 7. Prepare documentation for external auditors, including participating in the preliminary and annual fiscal year-end financial audit. 8. Support timely monthly financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and accruals. 9. Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions. 10. Report sales taxes by calculating requirements and uploading to the state portal. 11. Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential. QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to create vendor relationships Accuracy and Attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attentive and timely in responses Good follow-up and ability to multitask without getting flustered Collaborative and cooperative work style internally and externally with a \"can-do\" attitude Excellent problem solver who sees solutions instead of obstacles Not afraid to ask hard questions or question why. Solid accounting skills with understanding of debits and credits. Familiarity with MS Office software and strong computer skills Education and Experience: Associate degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent work experience required, and bachelor’s degree preferred 3-5 Years of Accounting Experience Knowledge of SAP Business One system a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr