What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Lange Companies?
St. Louis, MO
At Lange Companies, we are driven by integrity, dedication and ambition to find business intelligence solutions that work while continually aspiring to be better than yesterday. From the farm to your local market, our work matters, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, respect and adaptability are not just values but a way of life. We strive to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive, offering every team member great opportunity for professional growth and development. Discover a future with us where your contributions truly make a difference.
Lange Companies is currently looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Team.
In this position we are seeking an organized and self-motivated Staff Accountant to help support the needs of the Company while working closely with the other members of the accounting team. In this role you will assist with bank reconciliations, wire and ACH payment processing, positive pay management, month-end processing, year-end journal entries and financial statements.
This opportunity is available in the following location: St. Louis, MO.
Responsibilities
1 – 2 years accounting experience
Experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lange Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions on the basis of ability and job-related qualification, without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other classification proscribed.
At Lange Companies, we are driven by integrity, dedication and ambition to find business intelligence solutions that work while continually aspiring to be better than yesterday. From the farm to your local market, our work matters, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, respect and adaptability are not just values but a way of life. We strive to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive, offering every team member great opportunity for professional growth and development. Discover a future with us where your contributions truly make a difference.
Lange Companies is currently looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Team.
In this position we are seeking an organized and self-motivated Staff Accountant to help support the needs of the Company while working closely with the other members of the accounting team. In this role you will assist with bank reconciliations, wire and ACH payment processing, positive pay management, month-end processing, year-end journal entries and financial statements.
This opportunity is available in the following location: St. Louis, MO.
Responsibilities
- Bank Reconciliations: Complete monthly bank reconciliations as assigned; identify and research problems; contact appropriate office to get problems corrected
- Payment Processing: Assist with bi-weekly check runs, ACH payment processing, and wire processing as needed. Assist with ACH vendor verification and set up. Maintain a complete record of all transactions
- Positive Pay: Prepare daily Positive Pay issue file and transmit to bank; research and clear positive pay exceptions
- Month-end Processes: Assist with month-end close by preparing and posting journal entries; reconcile suspense and other accounts as needed; research and correct unusual variances
- BNA Fixed Assets: Input new fixed asset items as purchased; on a quarterly basis, print fixed asset report and verify balances agree with the ledger; on an annual basis, review entire fixed asset inventory and remove items no longer in use. Print year-end reports
- Year-end duties: Assist with preparation of year-end audit and tax workpapers and journal entries as assigned
- Special Projects: Assist with various special projects as needed; assist with various projects related to the Famous ERP conversion including data scrubbing, testing, system set-up and maintenance, and researching issues
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field
- Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
- Experience using an accounting software package and report writer
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent problem solver
- Self-motivated with a sense of urgency for the tasks at hand.
1 – 2 years accounting experience
Experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lange Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions on the basis of ability and job-related qualification, without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other classification proscribed.
