What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at HITRUST?
Description:
The role of the Staff Accountant is to support the Corporate Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance / Accounting Department; and to assist the Accounting team in performing the day-to-day business functions that will allow the company to maintain cash flow and provide accurate financial information.
This position will be Hybrid (if located in DFW), or Remote (if located outside of DFW) with required travel.
Primary Job Functions:
- Prepare timely and accurate customer sales orders and invoicing daily; work with various departments to ensure accuracy and completeness of invoices.
- Research and resolve customer A/R issues.
- Enter credit memos or entries for unfulfilled invoices.
- Provide customers with HITRUST W-9, ACH & wire information.
- Update and maintain customer records in NetSuite.
- Post cash receipts.
Other Accounting support tasks, including:
- Perform and assist with account reconciliations and analysis during month-end close.
- Help maintain Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules; provide monthly detail to the Corporate Controller for General Journal entries; ensure proper recording of new purchases and disposals.
- Act as a backup to AP
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Consistent and regular attendance.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 1 years' experience in invoicing.
- NetSuite experience preferred.
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) including the use of LOOKUPs and pivot tables
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Must be a team player.
- Able to read and understand technical forms and financial reports.
- Detail oriented and resourceful.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
About Us:
HITRUST is an information protection standards organization and certifying body that enables organizations to demonstrate that they are taking the most proactive approach to cybersecurity, data protection, and risk mitigation.
Thousands of organizations across industries safeguard their sensitive information using the HITRUST framework, assurance program, and assessment tool to meet their information protection needs.
HITRUST is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, region, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.