Staff Accountant

Description

POSITION: Staff Account

REPORTS TO: Controller

FLSA STATUS: Salaried, FSLA Exempt

Summary of Responsibilities

The Staff Account will support the financial close process and the analysis of reports related to financial statements. This role involves assisting with the analysis and reconciliation of accounts to ensure compliance with the accounting principle, corporate policies, and external audit requirements. The Staff Accountant will manage general ledger entries and collaborate with other departments to ensure financial integrity and transparency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct daily bank account reconciliations.
2. Prepare and record journal entries by collecting and analyzing data.
3. Generate and analyze business operation reports for management.
4. Create regular balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
5. Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing process, including year-end 1099 process.
6. Review and process employee expense records.
7. Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
8. Perform account analysis and other analytical procedures as needed.
9. Work with the Controller to provide support for Audit, Tax, and Treasury Management to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities.
10. Understand the financial aspects of our business model.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Education and/or Experience – Three years’ experience in a bookkeeper or staff accountant role preferred. Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, business administration, or another related field.
• Analytical and Reasoning Skills - Strong analytical skills and the ability to make critical decisions based on a data-supported business case. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 
• Language Skills – Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write letters and prepare other documents as needed. Proofreads work.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure for basic algebraic and geometric calculations.
• Computer Skills -Proficient use of Microsoft Excel and Google Suite, working knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software preferred.  
• Language Skills – Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write letters and prepare other documents as needed. Proofreads work.
• Communication Skills –- Be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Vision – Ability to view documents, multiple screens, and read handwritten documents.

Employment At-Will

Employment is voluntarily entered, and employees are free to resign at will at any time - with or without cause. Similarly, the company may terminate the employment relationship at will at any time - with or without notice or cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The work environment generally consists of indoor heated and cooled office space. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must be able to lift and carry 10 lbs (i.e. laptop or monitor) in order to move it as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Competencies

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Technical Knowledge – Expertise in financial reporting, use of accounting software, compliance with GAAP, and conducting audits. 
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves the problem in a timely manner.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively. 
• Written Communication – Writes clearly; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building positive team spirit.
• Diversity – Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Organizational Support – Supports the organization’s goals, values, and code of ethics.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Follow-up – Must be organized and able to follow up on statuses and ensure completion of tasks.
• Dependable – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Conflict – Able to handle conflict and de-escalate issues. Able to provide feedback professionally and de-escalate issues. 
• Ethics - Treats people with integrity and respect. Maintains confidentiality and compliance. 
• Professionalism - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions; demonstrates ownership of role.

NATURE OF JOB DESCRIPTION

The statements made in this job description are not intended to create a contract. The job description should not be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment.

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