ACCOUNTANT

Description

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY 

ON SITE M-F 

Summary & Objective

The Staff Accountant is responsible for general accounting functions for assigned entities. The position works with a variety of accounting functions including accounts payable, accounting and reporting. Primary responsibilities of the position include maintaining monthly financial schedules, control reports, and subsidiary ledgers, accounts payable analysis, monitoring cash, initiating bank transactions, and preparation of journal entries. The position is also responsible for processing transactions, posting journal entries and preparing financial statements for limited purpose entities and will work on a variety of special projects which require the ability to plan, implement and analyze information efficiently.

Essential Functions

• Process Accounts Payable for 3 limited purpose entities and maintain appropriate documentation.  
• Ensure accuracy and appropriate posting of specific vendors, as assigned.
• Reconcile bank accounts for multiple entities.
• Maintain subsidiary ledgers such as prepaid, fixed asset, and projects in process for various entities.  
• Prepare monthly schedules and related journal entries.
• Reconcile inter-company accounts.
• Maintain accounts payable accrual schedules.
• Prepare and reconcile schedules for various annual reporting requirements.
• Maintain daily cash flow records.
• Complete any additional requests assigned by the Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager or Director Finance.
• Responsible for the integrity and accuracy of organizational documents and reports.
• Maintains the policy of confidentiality.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

• Promotes positive employee engagement, teamwork, mutual respect and safety work practices. 
• Maintain required mandatory skill updates.
• Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250 pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc. 

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• Must have the ability to understand and work with complex financial documents and reports.  
• Ability to operate a computer and multiple applications software. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business with a concentration in accounting and 2 years of accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• A strong background with Excel is required.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.