Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantThe Staff Accountant works under the supervision of the Director of Accounting. This individual performs general bookkeeping, accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks. The Staff Accountant supports all functional areas of the Commercial Operations business.Essential FunctionsPerform accounts receivable functions including but not limited to: invoice management, accepting cash receipts, credit card payments, payment application, billing and producing aging reports.Perform accounts payable functions including but not limited to: invoice and vendor payment processing, vendor reconciliations, vendor account management, vendor invoice electronic workflow and expense report processing.Maintain an effective internal controls environment, including verification of approvals on vendor invoices, check requests and purchase orders.Serve as steward of the year-end tax process.Maintain vendor files including W-9's and certificates of insurance.Key involvement with balance sheet reconciliations.Creation and entry of journal entries on an as-needed basis.Preparation of bank reconciliations.Active participant in the month-end accounting closure period, ensuring that all material entries are entered within period.CompetenciesAbility to interact professionally with others, excellent analytical skills, ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to plan, organize and carry out multi-step projects, and think creatively. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities. Proficient in Microsoft suite, with focus in MS Excel and MS Word.Required Education and ExperienceAccounting degree preferred; Intermediate Excel skills; Comprehension of accounting principles; Accounts receivable; Accounts payable; Knowledge of accounting systems and how they are integrated within a company's accounting structures; Knowledge of financial reporting process; Partner in documenting process; 2-5 years' experience in accounting.