What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Lensa?
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Job Description
This position is responsible for applying accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions in support of a complete and accurate financial close cycle.
1. Prepare standard and specialized journal entries and financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other regulatory requirements.
2. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts. Document business transactions.
3. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
4. Prepare journal entries in support of expense allocations, accruals, and other routine financial transactions.
5. Post and validate general ledger activity reports to the company's internal website.
6. Research and respond to inquiries from store support center (SSC) team members as well as store, and distribution center (DC) personnel about the accuracy of journal entries and financial reports.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills And Requirements
Job Description
This position is responsible for applying accounting techniques and standard practices to the classification and recording of financial transactions in support of a complete and accurate financial close cycle.
1. Prepare standard and specialized journal entries and financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other regulatory requirements.
2. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts. Document business transactions.
3. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
4. Prepare journal entries in support of expense allocations, accruals, and other routine financial transactions.
5. Post and validate general ledger activity reports to the company's internal website.
6. Research and respond to inquiries from store support center (SSC) team members as well as store, and distribution center (DC) personnel about the accuracy of journal entries and financial reports.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills And Requirements
- 0-2 years of general accounting experience.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office is preferred
- Deadline driven
- SAP experience preferred.
- Experience in a retail environment is preferred.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, is preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Professional Certifications: Interest in obtaining Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred