Staff Accountant

Position Summary:

As a Staff Accountant at Dexter Laundry, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of our financial processes. This exciting entry-level position is all about making an impact—whether it's accurately processing accounting data, supporting the finance team with key reports, or contributing to various financial tasks. You'll gain hands-on experience while helping drive the success of our accounting operations and making a difference in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of accounting functions including accounts payable, sales and use tax, check processing, and payroll functions.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and employees to resolve questions and issues.
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends as requested by management.
• Handle daily timekeeping, weekly payroll processing, and payroll reporting.
• Research and interpret financial data to answer accounting and financial questions.
• Assist with additional tasks as assigned by the department manager.

Skills and Abilities:

Accounting Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and practices.
• Proficiency in performing accounts payable, payroll functions, and sales & use tax reporting.
• Experience with financial data entry, reconciliations, and processing payments.

Attention to Detail

• Demonstrates a keen eye for detail in analyzing financial data and ensuring accuracy in processing transactions and reports.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve errors in financial records.

Communication Skills

• Clear and professional communication with vendors, employees, and team members.
• Ability to explain financial information and resolve accounting-related issues effectively.

Analytical Thinking

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Capable of analyzing financial issues and recommending actionable solutions.

Time Management & Multitasking

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at organizing tasks to ensure timely completion of daily accounting functions and monthly reporting.

Ethical Integrity & Confidentiality

• Strong commitment to confidentiality and maintaining integrity in all financial dealings.
• Adherence to professional ethics and compliance standards in handling sensitive financial data.

Problem Solving

• Effective at researching financial discrepancies, identifying issues, and resolving them independently.
• Resourceful in finding solutions to accounting challenges and proposing improvements to processes.

Technical Proficiency

• Proficient with accounting software, spreadsheets (Excel), and other financial tools.
• Ability to adapt to new accounting systems and technologies with ease.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within the finance team and across departments.
• Willingness to assist others and share knowledge to improve departmental performance.

Continuous Improvement Orientation

• Enthusiastic about identifying opportunities for process improvements and contributing to ongoing efficiency gains within the department.
• Actively participates in initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality and accuracy of financial operations.

Qualifications – Education & Experience:

• A degree in accounting or at least 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is preferred.