What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at ST Solutions?
Position Summary:
The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing general ledger functions including preparing journal entries, performing account analysis, reconciliation of accounts, and assisting with financial reporting as directed by the Controller.
Primary Responsibilities:
Prepare journal entries
Post journal entries into general ledger system in Prophet 21
Perform general ledger account analysis
Backup on researching and voiding lost checks
Process adjustments and bank deposits
Reconcile cleared checks
Process special fund transactions
Provide management reporting
Perform monthly close procedures
Prepare month-end reports
Prepare financial expense reporting and research
Serve as backup for processing cash receipts
Process all electronic payments
Upload check processing
Approve Concur expense reports
Backup as Concur administrator, including addressing system issues
Prepare business license and personal property tax returns
Backup on performing vendor maintenance
Prepare and process all sales tax returns
Register company in new states and localities, when necessary
Backup for processing credit application for vendors, including tax exempt certificates
Assist with cell phone maintenance
Request and maintain vendor W-9 data
Perform 1099 reporting and filing
Process manual credit card transactions
Assist with special projects as assigned by the Controller or CFO
Assist with internal audits
Responsible for understanding, implementing, and maintaining the Salem Tools’ quality management system
Responsible for understanding and striving to meet Salem Tools’ quality goals and objectives.
Responsible for the timely close out of internal audit findings.
Responsible for documenting customer complaints and implementing corrective and preventative action where necessary.
Position Requirements:
Must have a 4-year degree in accounting or business, or a 2-year degree with equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years in accounting with a background in overall general ledger functions.
Must have a proficient knowledge of computers and related software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
Must have leadership capabilities
Excellent problem-solving capabilities
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to details
Must be able to handle multiple tasks
Ability and desire to be a team player
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and Company personnel
Must have a professional and courteous demeanor at all times