Staff Accountant

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant assists the Accounting Supervisor  and Director of Finance  in performing and administering the responsibilities and activities of the Finance & Accounting Department, to include set duties as well as projects as necessary. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the  essential functions. 

• Responsible for all rebate accounting including maintaining SMS module of ERP system as well as reconciliations of respective balance sheet and income statement accounts. 
• Update and maintain vendor rebate agreements.  
• Maintain the vendor rebate schedules for all rebate accruals and payments to include chargebacks, shelf stock adjustments, operational, standard, volume incentive, promotional, etc. 
• Reconcile rebate accruals to vendor payments, including corresponding with vendors, and propose A/P adjustments or general journal entries as necessary
• Maintain the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules on the FAS software; provide monthly detail to the Accounting Manager for General Journal entries; ensure proper recording of new purchases and disposals
• Prepare and pay monthly gross receipts and CAT tax returns for various states
• Prepare monthly reconciliation and account analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Propose General Journal entries as necessary based on results of reconciliations
• Assist with maintaining policies and procedures and records in accordance with company guidelines
• Actively participate in the month-end close process, including assisting in preparing financial statement package
• Prepare and analyze the monthly departmental budget/forecast to actual variance report
• Assist with the annual financial audit and any other audits as applicable
• Assist with annual budget process
• Maintain monthly analysis of Accounts Receivable Aging and Collection Accounts
• Prepare the Projected and Ranking Report (daily)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s) 

• Detail Oriented - Ability to focus on details related to reports, reconciliations, etc.  
• Time Management – Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.  
• Communication – High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy, demonstrating the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management. 
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.  
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.  
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.  
• Proficiency – Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting, including keeping current with developments and trends.  
• Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.  
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.  

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred; or Work Equivalent

Experience: Three (3) or more years of experience in general accounting preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience working with financial reporting software a plus.

Computer Skills: Must be knowledgeable with Microsoft Suite of products including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. 

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day) 

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day) 

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day) 

Physical Demands

Stand  O 

Walk  O 

Sit F 

Manually Manipulate N 

Reach Outward N 

Reach Above Shoulder N 

Climb N 

Crawl N 

Squat or Kneel  N 

Bend N 

Grasp N 

Speak F 

Other Physical Requirements 

•  Vision (Near, Peripheral) 

•  Sense of Sound - Must be able to listen to calls.