Staff Accountant

Brief Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing daily accounting tasks, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. The Staff Accountant will work closely with senior accounting staffs to support the overall financial operations of the company and ensure that all accounting activities align with industry standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards Knowledge and experience using Excel
• Skill in using mathematics to solve problems.
• Skill in organizing, planning, and prioritizing work; developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Ability to demonstrate levels of integrity, trustworthiness, flexibility and compassion that are necessary to address the practicalities of a growing business along with the creativity and persistence required to elicit new thinking and change.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments and follow standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ability to manage projects from implementation to execution.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, higher college education, or equivalent work-related experience required.
• 1- 3 years accounting experience with an emphasis on a manufacturing environment preferred.
  
  

Summary

General Ledger Maintenance

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of general ledger entries.
• Ensure proper classification and coding of financial transactions.
  
  

Account Reconciliation

• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank, credit card, and other accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve issues related to account balances.
  
  

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare supporting documentation for financial reports and schedules.
  
  

Month-End and Year-End Close

• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjustments as needed.
  
  

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Process invoices, payments, and collections, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Process PID and CID credit memos.
• Follow up with vendors and clients regarding overdue payments.
  
  

Compliance and Auditing

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and relevant regulations.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
  
  

Temp Agency Payroll

• Perform TimeCard records and Payroll Data file calculation and Reconciliation.
• Communication with Temp Agency for solving payroll discrepancies.
  
  

Assist Senior Accounting Staffs

• Support senior accountants with various tasks as needed.
• Participate in special accounting projects, assignments and process improvements.