Staff Accountant - Workstrings International, Broussard, LA

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

Perform professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data. Areas of focus include general and sub-ledger journal entry preparation, cash receipts, AR collections and miscellaneous projects, among others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reconcile more complex accounts and check the accuracy of journal entries to ensure that the general ledger is accurate and complete.
• Apply accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare journal entries and validate supporting entries
• Update monthly balance sheet templates and reconcile to the general ledger.
• Draft segments of statements and reports, handle assignments involving analysis of data.
• Liaise with Operations or Staff personnel for the purpose of supplying or explaining data, securing information or describing additional data which could be made available, and furnish advice on accounting matters.
• Analyze purchase orders and invoices to identify and properly classify capital assets and expenses.
• Assist with internal/external audits.
• Perform ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Determine proper accounting treatment of transactions.
• May be involved with training/managing accounting/administrative staff.

TECHNICIAL SKILLS

•  High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Can establish a measurement environment that demonstrates administrative effectiveness and customer service orientation.
• Can apply experience to effectively process data in a multi-national business environment.
• Can apply regulatory, compliance, and legislative requirements to accounting applications. 
• Has experience with a variety of applications utilized to deliver accounting services. 
• Has leveraged other technology and vendor services to drive service effectiveness.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Well versed in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of general business accounting practices.
• Familiar with a variety of industry systems and applications

BEHAVORIAL ABILITIES

• Business Acumen: Knowledge of general business practices as well as knowledge of the organization’s functioning.  An understanding of organizational culture and the ability to function effectively within its social structure.
• Collaboration: Understanding the importance of relationships to enabling effective teamwork.  Modifying personal style, focusing on the needs of others, and listening effectively to ensure effective outcomes for group endeavors
• Communication: Interacting with others through verbal and non-verbal means to present information in an engaging and understandable manner.  Using listening and other attending behaviors to gain a shared understanding of the topic at hand.
• Conscientiousness: Takes instruction and coaching well.  Follows accepted protocols and processes for completing tasks.  Delivers commitments when expected or before.  Models’ punctuality and good attendance.  Supports group decisions once they have been made.  Accepts the leadership of others.
• Flexibility: Adapting to changing demands and circumstances without difficulty.  Maintaining composure and effectiveness under demanding circumstances.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Interacting well with others to achieve goals with minimal conflict and confrontation
• Principles & Values:  Behaves consistently with clear personal values that complement those of the organization.  Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics and personal values.  Knows the right thing to do and has the courage to do it.  Places great emphasis on safety and employee/co-worker well-being.  Models’ organizational values by treating people with dignity and respect.

Assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the accounting functions. The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified; nothing restricts the company’s right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time or for any reason.