Senior Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

The Senior Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.
  
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Assists Accounting Manager in preparing monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and assists Accounting Manager with closing the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts monthly, verify deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Assists Accounting Manager in providing outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Assists as needed regarding sales tax filings.
• Manages the invoice system.
• Understand and maintain a higher level of knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and is expected to have a strong understanding of accounting systems integrations as they impact the financials.
  
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports and financial reporting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly QuickBooks Online, and Excel.
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, preferred.
• At least five years of related experience required.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.