Staff Accountant

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and other required activities.  Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. The Accountant will assist with determining short and long-term financial objectives, policies and actions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifying deposits, and addressing inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, 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.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.

KNOWLEDGE 

• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 
• Knowledge of excellent business principles
• Must be highly computer literate with strong Excel skills
• SAP experience is preferred
• Experience managing and motivating staff
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, required

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in accounting, payroll, or similar function 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

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