Accountant

About The Job

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the overall objectives of the department by applying appropriate accounting principles to transactions, reconciling and analyzing accounts, maintaining appropriate records, and supporting the business unit.

Essential Functions Performed By The Department

• Timely and accurate processing of financial transactions and North America Operations
• Record cash transfers, cash deposits, and cash wires to ensure accurate financial records.
• Support Purchasing, Inventory Management & Logistics including annual cycle count
• Process deposits, Daily Positive Pay and ACH approvals
• Perform regular bank reconciliations for checking accounts to verify transactions.
• Analyze employees' expense reports submitted for payment, checking for correct coding, class and general ledger account selections.
• Review credit card expenses and assign them to the appropriate general ledger accounts
• Reconcile NetSuite and Avalara for state and local Sales Use Tax and file; Reconcile and file quarterly Canadian GST 34; Monthly payroll report to Canada for US and UK divisions, Provide USA input for Canada T2. Process all state income tax prepayments
• Participate in accounting close and reporting, preparing monthly and year-end journal entries.
• Support year-end accounting close processes; assist with the annual audit process; provide required supporting documentation for projects; maintain files and records.
• Crosstrain for other positions within the department (such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable) to provide coverage as needed and to have a general understanding of the processes.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• 1-3 years of experience with expense accrual and account reconciliation.
• College degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience.
• System experience with NetSuite or major ERP system preferred
• Experience with month-end closing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is required.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines is essential.
• Knowledge of accounting best practices and regulations is required.
  
  

MUST HAVE

• Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1-3 years of experience with expense accrual and account reconciliation.
• Experience with NetSuite or major ERP system.
• Experience with month-end closing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is required.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines is essential.
• Knowledge of accounting best practices and regulations is required.
  
  

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