Temporary Staff Accountant

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Controller to prepare general ledger journal entries for month end close and as otherwise needed.
• Processes daily incoming banking transactions and transfers between internal accounts.
• Processes account receivable functions to include, but not limited to applying payments to appropriate accounts, working with salesperson on promotional data, reconciling customer accounts, and handling customer inquiries.
• Prepares and distributes weekly positive pay file
• Processes bi-weekly payroll and banking entries/transfers for payroll.
• Prepares monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepares monthly broker commission reports.
• Reconciles bank and maintains all functions of cash.
• Prepares and files monthly Sales Tax Return & RITS.
• Prepares and files quarterly hotel/motel tax returns.
• Assists with gathering necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Coordinates with insurance broker to provide COI’s
• Assists the Controller with special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
• Typical office environment with work performed five days per week during typical office hours (Mon-Fri, 8 hours per day)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Thorough knowledge of double entry accounting and financial statement presentation
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers
• Ability to work independently, with willingness to ask questions when in doubt
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work under deadline pressure
• Proficiency in data entry
• Ability to remain flexible under rapidly changing circumstances, while maintaining a positive attitude
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (relevant experience with some accounting coursework may be substituted for degree)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and prior experience using accounting software.