The Staff Accountant is responsible for all accounting details and periodic reporting for the company and its North America divisions. This includes but is not limited to: preparation and review of budgets, financial planning, cash forecasting, financial systems, and various other financial operating reports.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage the General Ledger and all related ledgers
• Prepare supporting schedules plus month-end journal entries and mid-month adjusting entries (as needed) for all North America divisions
• Work with the Finance Manager in production of month-end internal financial statements
• Bill customers and create invoices of non-inventory items
• Run credit checks on potential customers and input new customer info in the system once approved
• Ensure Accounts Receivable payments/cash receipts are applied correctly
• Maintain customer and vendor information up to date
• Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor cash
• Create journal entries for payroll and month-end payroll accrual
• Ensure that all Accounts Payable invoices (non-inventory) are coded to the proper general ledger expense account before entered into the system
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documentation to perform annual audit
• Supports the annual tax return and audit
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, or a minimum of 2 years of GL experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred experience with major ERP systems, specifically SAP
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in GAAP accounting and reporting
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports