Staff Accountant

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1412189

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant performs a variety of accounting support functions

related to accounts payable, banking transactions, journal entries, and

general financial recordkeeping. This position is responsible for timely

vendor payments, maintaining accurate accounting records, processing

banking activities, and serving as backup for payroll processing. The

Staff Accountant helps ensure the accuracy and efficiency of daily

accounting operations while supporting the Finance team and maintaining

strong internal controls.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, including invoice review, coding,
  
  

approvals, and payment processing.

• Maintain vendor files and ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Process electronic payments, ACH transactions, wire transfers, and
  
  

check disbursements.

• Prepare bank deposits and accurately record cash receipts.
• Perform daily banking activities, including account balancing and
  
  

transaction verification.

• Prepare routine journal entries and assist with general ledger
  
  

maintenance.

• Reconcile assigned bank accounts, vendor accounts, and other balance
  
  

sheet accounts.

• Assist with month-end close by preparing reconciliations and
  
  

supporting schedules.

• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with employee reimbursements, expense reports, and other
  
  

disbursement activities.

• Provide backup support for payroll processing, including timesheet
  
  

review, payroll data entry, and payroll verification.

• Assist with annual audits by providing requested documentation.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, accounting
  
  

procedures, and internal controls.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and
  
  

efficiency.

• Responsible for filing and document management.
• Additional duties as requested by the Accounting Manager.
• The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the
  
  

major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.

The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than

those stated in this description.*