What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Ascensus LLC?
Newport, an Ascensus company, helps employers offer their associates a more secure financial future through retirement plans, insurance and consulting services. Newport offers comprehensive plan solutions and consulting expertise to plan sponsors and the advisors who serve them. As a provider and partner, Newport is independent, experienced, and responsive.
Job Summary
Responsible for recording, monitoring, and analyzing financial activities of the organization to ensure efficient, timely and accurate financial operations.
Competencies:
Team Success
Customer/Client Focus
Personal Credibility
Analytical Agility
Core Responsibilities:
Helps ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company procedures
Assists with preparation of financial reports, including variance analysis
Analyzes accounts, records and reports. Investigates and resolves discrepancies
Assists with the preparation of financial forecasts for all entities
Responsible for fixed asset maintenance
Prepares audit work papers
Reconciles and analyzes Balance Sheet and Income Statement account balances including various bank and intercompany accounts. Updates related schedules and resolves outstanding issues
Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
Completes state and federal tax filings related to customer tax withholding
Interfaces with internal customer service representatives to respond to customer billing inquiries
Processes and posts regular and miscellaneous cash receipts, resolves billing and payment discrepancies
Maintains vendor information, enters invoices and prepares payment for disbursement to vendors
Files vendor 1099s and sales & use tax
Acts as Liaison with PAi’s parent company, Newport Group, Inc. for payroll related matters
Participates in special projects and provides support for other finance team members, which may include assisting in the training of team members and other employees
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to organize, multi-task and adapt in a fast pace environment while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines
Professional discretion in handling confidential financial and payroll information
Preferred Qualifications:
1-3 years of accounting experience
Experience in Sage or QuickBooks
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