Sr. Staff Accountant Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Sr. Staff Accountant to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and record routine transactions which require understanding of accounting/financial systems and procedures of the company;
- Work directly with Corporate Controller and CFO on special projects;
- Maintain and update businesses licenses and insurance policies;
- Maintain all vendor accounts;
- Assist in the onboarding process for new employees;
- Initiate solutions for issues that come up throughout various accounting processes;
- Review A/P and A/R entries to ensure accuracy of posted bills and invoices;
- Contribute to the team’s goals by taking on a variety of tasks as needed;
- Participate in month-end close processes by posting transactions and performing detailed review and analysis;
- Analyze contracts to determine proper billing schedules and revenue recognition;
- Monitor customer accounts for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities;
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results, and undertake special projects as requested;
- Assist in month-end reconciliation of balance sheet accounts;
- Reconcile corporate credit card and prepaid card activity;
- Assists with year-end financial and other audits as required.
Requirements:
- Ability to work well within a team-oriented environment or individually;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Requires strong and organized, clear communications and written skills;
- Ability to meet monthly, weekly and annual deadlines;
- Knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel a must with advance excel skills with pivot tables;
- Preferred experience and exposure to Sage Intacct;
- Advanced Excel skills, and proficiency in the utilization of other MS products (Word, PowerPoint and Outlook);
- Create and maintain a positive, collaborative working environment and strong working relationships with colleagues;
- Professional certification such as a CPA and CMA preferred;
- 3+ year non-for-profit grant processing and management and fundraising/campaigns;
- Ability to multi-task and complete projects within specific deadlines;
- Familiarity with windows online based accounting software and GAAP Compliance;
- Bachelors in Business Administration and or Accounting;
- Strong background with balance sheet reconciliations;
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.