Staff Accountant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments
• Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts
• Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred by not required
• 2 years accounting experience
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.
• Great Plains experience preferred but not required and Restaurant 365 is a plus
• Strong Microsoft application skills. Advanced Excel expertise is preferred (pivots, V-lookups)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to consistently provide a positive customer service experience via telephone or in person for employees or Managers with financial related questions.

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