Staff Accountant

Primary Purpose:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger, and processing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable invoices. This position will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions including but not limited to monitoring emails and processing mail. This role plays a key role in ensuring the efficiency of financial operations. The Staff Accountant partners with other accounting team members to ensure all required accounting and finance activities are performed in an accurate and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Maintain daily bank activity and mail, and notify team members of unusual activity, in a timely manner.
• Analyze and perform monthly reconciliations for assigned bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor general accounting inbox for emails and respond accordingly.
• Manage Account Receivables tasks which include but not limited to create, review and send monthly invoices, assist internal department invoice requests and reoccurring charges, assist with updated department spreadsheets, and follow-up on past due balances.
• Manage Account Payable tasks which include but not limited to entering vendor bills, bills are paid, and posts wire payments in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to the established approval requirements.
• Assist in the ongoing development of general accounting, financial reporting, internal control, and other financial processes and procedures.
• Participate in the preparation and analysis of the annual budget and financial forecasts.
• Develop and improve the department standard operating procedures and policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Support the accounting and finance team with various tasks as assigned.
• Other special projects and duties assigned within functional/knowledge area.

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or similar field, required.
• 2 years of experience in accounting or finance, required.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables, required.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
• Ability to collaborate across all levels of an organization. Personable, approachable with a positive attitude in providing service excellence.
• Ability to work independently with effective time management, organization, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, make solid judgements and act with integrity, professionalism, and empathy.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.

At AdvisorNet, we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally by offering a comprehensive and competitive total benefits package. Our financial and health benefits include a robust BlueCross BlueShield health plan, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, as well as options for supplemental life and AD&D. We also offer a 401(k) and profit sharing plan with company match, generous paid time off (PTO), and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Beyond traditional benefits, we prioritize flexibility and employee wellness with work-from-home Wednesdays and 12 additional work from home days each calendar year. Our newly remodeled resimercial office space features a breakfast café, with healthy fruit and snacks, cold brew and cappuccino bar, and a wellness room, with easy access to walking trails, restaurants, and shopping. Employees also enjoy access to an on-site gym and opportunities for continued education, licensing, and professional designations.