What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at FYDA FREIGHTLINER GROUP?
Job Details
Staff Accountant
Job Overview:
Highway Commercial is a family-owned Equipment Finance business based in Columbus, OH. Since 2001 we have proudly served customers in all 50 states in transportation, construction, landscaping, food service, and various other industries.
The Staff Accountant position is expected to lead to increased responsibility and future roles including accounting manager and controller. The staff accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting department by performing basic accounting tasks like maintaining financial records, assisting with the preparation of financial reports, processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, tracking expenses and processing journal entries, all while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures; they often handle communication with clients and vendors regarding payments and billing.
Key Responsibilities:
- General ledger maintenance: Updating and maintaining the general ledger with accurate financial information.
- Financial reporting: Helping to prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Filing and recordkeeping: Maintaining organized financial documents and records.
- Bank lines of credit: Prepare, manage and file funding packages with bank partners.
- Invoice processing: Receiving and verifying invoices from vendors and preparing them for payment.
- Bank statement reconciliation: Comparing bank statements to accounting records to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
- Sales tax: Generate the extract file from leasing software and submit it to third party. Reconciliation of sales tax accounts.
- Accounts payable: Processing vendor payments, ensuring invoices are properly coded and authorized.
- Daily Cash Balancing: Balancing the cash clearing account to previous days entries.
- Data entry: Recording financial transactions into accounting software, including invoices, receipts, and payments.
- Client communication: Answering client inquiries related to invoices and payments.
- Audit assistance: Providing support to auditors by gathering necessary documentation and verifying information.
Required skills:
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Procede)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational skills
- Understanding of accounting principles
- Numerical fluency and ability to perform calculations
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Education and experience:
- Associate's degree in accounting or related field required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred
- At least 2 years accounting experience is preferred
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid hospitalization & prescription program
- Excellent 401K programs
- Dental insurance available
- Flex spending available
- Great working atmosphere
- Drug free workplace
