What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Phigenics?
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Location: Fayetteville, AR, Warrenville, IL or Remote
Position Type: Full-time
Experience: Mid-level
About Us: Phigenics provides independent expert guidance and advanced technologies to our clients to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall safety of water systems. Our clients include a diverse mix of industry leaders in healthcare, hospitality, government, higher education, retail, and manufacturing facilities. Phigenics does not sell water treatment chemicals and is not biased toward any treatment technology or supplier.
Position Overview: The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with the preparation of accurate financial reports, maintaining general ledger accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and organizational policies. This role is critical in supporting the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
· Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP.
· Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
· Assist in preparing financial statements, reports, and analyses for management review.
· Support the accounts payable and receivable processes, including processing invoices and payments.
· Monitor and analyze accounting data to identify trends, variances, or discrepancies.
· Assist with audits, including preparing schedules, reports, and documentation for external auditors.
· Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
· Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
· Support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
· 3 years of accounting experience preferred
· Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
· Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Great Plains, NetSuite, or D365) and Microsoft Excel.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
**Phigenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alien status, age or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United S
