Staff Accountant

Assistant Controller

This position is responsible for assisting the Assistant Controller and other Staff in preparing financial statements and organizing, preparing, logging, maintaining, updating and monitoring company accounting files.

Essential Functions/Accountabilities:

• Participate in the monthly close process;
• Initiate and process journal entries; accounts receivable invoices and deposits
• Prepare and continually update various accounting schedules, including depreciation and property taxes;
• Reconcile and analyze accounts on a monthly basis;
• Prepare analysis reports;
• Provide information and assistance to other departments by explaining account transactions and resolving accounting issues;
• Provide improvement suggestions for existing departmental procedures or innovate with new ideas; and
• Assist with special projects.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Systems-oriented, organized with excellent follow-up skills
• Able to plan and manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledgeable in generally accepted accounting principles

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Work Environment:

This job operates within the professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full time at will position, and work hours are typically Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as department needs demand.

Travel:

• None

Work Authorization:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Minimum Requirements:

• A four-year degree (Bachelor's degree) in accounting required;
• One to three years related accounting experience, with specific experience in analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts;