What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at ReliaQuest?
Why it's worth it:
As a key member of the team, the Staff Accountant will perform various accounting and finance responsibilities. This person will be hands on with accounting transactions and processes at ReliaQuest to ensure accurate reporting under US GAAP and adherence to accounting policies and controls.
The everyday hustle:
Monitor the company's accounts receivables, contact customers to arrange payment and resolve customer issues causing delays
Prepare regular reports on the status of unpaid accounts and progress towards collection
Review company transactions (e.g. revenue, costs) and supporting documentation, and ensure accurately recorded in the company's financial systems
Perform monthly close tasks
Prepare journal entries to include sufficient documentation/support
Maintain various monthly balance sheet reconciliation schedules
Provide research and analysis to resolve accounting discrepancies
Answer inquiries from vendors, employees and customers
Prepare documentation for the annual financial audits
Assist with the purchase order process
Provide a high level of customer service to the internal departments that this position supports
Do you have what it takes?:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Basic understanding of accounting principles and how to apply them
0-2 years of experience in a corporate accounting/finance department or public accounting firm
High attention to detail and well organized
Results - driven, highly self-motivated, with a strong sense of urgency; Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, look-ups, etc.)
Proficient in all MS Office suite core applications
Experience working in accounting software is a plus