What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Coop Shared Services, LLC?
The position of Staff Accountant is of great significance to Valley Wide Cooperative. A person in this position reports to and works closely with the Controller. The Staff Accountant must be able to gain an understanding of the Company’s accounting software packages and the underlying modules, as well as third party reporting tools. The Staff Accountant must have strong knowledge of basis accounting principles, a strong knowledge of reconciliation processes, and advanced excel skills, as well as solid decision-making skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment.
Job Summary:
These are the basic requirements of the position and must be performed competently.
- Assist in month-end close, including closing the accounting period in the accounting software, and preparing and posting journal entries as assigned.
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, on a monthly basis, to include cash clearing, credit card clearing and bank accounts.
- Assist in treasury services and accounting, to include positive pay bank uploads and review, merchant account maintenance, bank account setups, daily bank activity journal entries, stop payment requests, and maintaining outstanding checklists.
- Internal reporting and communications.
- Work on special projects as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS/PREREQUISITES:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
- 1-3 years’ experience in similar position highly preferred.
- Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis.
- Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.
- Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts and reserves.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
