Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the organization’s accounting operations, including maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes. This role will help ensure the accuracy of financial records by performing account reconciliations, analyzing financial data, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports. In addition, the Staff Accountant will collaborate with internal teams to support efficient accounting processes and maintain compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Review and prepare financial statements.
• Maintenance of records, filing, data entry, as well as other administrative duties.
• Experience in general ledger activities, journal entries, and allocating costs.
• Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• QuickBooks proficiency.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Experienced in handling sensitive and confidential information.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
• At least three years of related experience required.

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