Staff Accountant (58803)

JOB SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Performs general 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, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses 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.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree in accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years of applicable work experience in a general financial accounting and cost accounting role.
• Understanding of and adherence to GAAP.
• Ability to prepare tax reports a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
• Required Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics and physical requirements described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

• Environment
  • General Business Office environment
• Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds on occasion.

Other Duties

Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.