Staff Accountant I

POSITION PURPOSE

Under direct supervision the Staff Accountant I will assist with all functions under the responsibility of the Accounting Manager with primary focus on monthend processes and procedures including preparing of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations and execution of monthly accounting close schedules. The Staff Accountant I will ensure that deadlines are met during crucial time periods such as monthly / quarterly close.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Assist in the monthend closing process including but not limited to balance sheet and bank account reconciliations preparation and posting of journal entries and related support preparation of amortization and other roll forward schedules processing of monthly Pcard and payroll transactions and tracking and recording of monthly accruals.
• Assist Treasury in reviewing and posting daily bank transactions for cash and other receipts.
• Comply with all monthly / quarterly close schedule deadlines.
• Assist in the effective function monitoring and documentation of internal control processes and procedures.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Develop and execute a working knowledge of Company's entity hierarchy and the respective intercompany relationships.
• Research and resolve accounting issues.
• Maintain and continually update job knowledge and participate in continuing education through company sponsored trainings and external sources.
• Maintain a serviceoriented environment through collaboration and cooperation with all levels of employees management and external parties.
• Ensure that personal behavior / work practices are in line with office safety standards.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned by management.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION : A bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting is required from an accredited college university or institution. CPA or other relevant professional certification / designation is preferred or working toward obtaining.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE : Accomplished understanding of and the ability to apply and research US GAAP and familiarity with SEC rules as applicable and Sarbanes Oxley

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : 0 to 2 years of relevant and direct experience in monthend close consolidations and general ledger accounting including financial statement analysis

SKILLS / ABILITIES :

LIHP1

Key Skills

Balance Sheet Reconciliation,General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,QuickBooks,Pivot tables,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Microsoft Dynamics GP

Employment Type : Full Time