Description

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other related financial activities. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the Controller.
• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements as needed.
• Maintains the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and assist in closing the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts monthly.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing cycle.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Interface with all departments to ensure accounting information is recorded accurately and efficiently.
• Maintains knowledge of generally acceptable accounting principles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
• At least three years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.