Accountant

Summary:

The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for application and implementation of general accounting procedures and methods by collaborating with other staff in the company to provide financial accounting support to executives and department heads who establish goals and budgets for the organization. This includes examining and reviewing financial records and ensuring data is allocated correctly as well as preparation and analysis of financial reports and audits. The incumbent in this position is required to be highly organized, accurate in their work, detail-oriented and task driven. Additionally, this individual must be time-aware, responsive to tight deadlines, and willing to adhere to strict schedules.

Company Profile

The Rush Companies is a diversified real estate organization comprised of six companies that work together to build and maintain communities. Since 1987, we have built structures and relationships that last thanks to our commitment to exceed expectations at every turn. While we have professionalism, integrity, resourcefulness, excellence, teamwork, and innovation carved into our cornerstones, our true key to success is the passion we wear on our sleeves.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support and process Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Management tasks
• Maintain and support organizational credit card program and related administrative tasks
• Participate in month-end close processes
• Prepare and process monthly/quarterly/annual state and local tax returns
• Prepare journal entries and provide relevant support
• Reconcile and problem-solve intercompany accounting across multiple businesses
• Create and update general ledger account reconciliations
• Prepare and process bank deposits
• Prepare bank account reconciliations
• Support and implement systems and process improvements
• Prepare and file 1099 tax returns
• Participate in year-end processes for tax preparation/filing and financial reporting
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of various ad hoc financial reporting

Job Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Job Requirements:

• 3 years of combined experience processing AP, AR, Job Cost, and Cash Management related tasks
• Experience working with cost accounting software; such as, Sage300 or similar
• Strong math and critical thinking skills/functionality
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Proficient with ten-key and keyboarding
• Ability to keep company and customer confidences
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and cost allocation methods

Work Styles and Habits

• Ethical and honest
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Meticulous, analytical, and problem-solving
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Self-motivated, proactive, and process-driven
• Enjoys regularly working with others in a professional office environment and being part of a team
• Takes pride in work product and routinely meeting deadlines

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or equivalent experience.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift boxes up to 25 lbs.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401 (k), 401 (K) matching, FSA, HSA, Tuition Reimbursement, Referral Program, Employee Discount, Professional Development Assistance, Paid Time Off and Bonus.

Our team members at The Rush Companies have a strong reputation for exercising integrity, good judgment and sound business practices in our dealings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. We are committed to selecting only those individuals who share in our loyalties while also maintaining our standards of quality and safety.

For more information about The Rush Companies go to:

http://www.therushcompanies.com

Equal Opportunity & Drug-Free Employer

Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job duties and responsibilities.