What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at The Planet Group?
Staff Accountant
Direct Hire
Onsite- Marlborough, MA
$65-75K
Must Haves:
Accounts payable experience
Ability to analyze data
Process improvement mindset
Plus:
QuickBooks
BS degree
AP experience that includes PO matching
General accounting background/skill set
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The Staff Accountant is part of the U.S. Finance team and reports directly to the Controller. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, well-organized, and possesses strong analytical abilities along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. This role is responsible for a range of general accounting functions, including ensuring adherence to company policies and requirements, supporting the sales validation process, and preparing monthly account reconciliations and other activities related to the financial close process.
Key responsibilities:
Learn and perform the sales validation process for assigned territories/zones
Reconcile customer payments using bank and credit card merchant data, and update records in Salesforce
Review and audit employee expense reports for accuracy and compliance
Analyze and process accounts payable invoices
Support the weekly check and payment run by completing required tasks
Prepare the fixed asset reconciliation and depreciation
Perform additional account reconciliations as needed
Maintain accurate and organized financial records and documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure data accuracy
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Positive, professional attitude with strong work ethic
Working knowledge of accounting principles related to job responsibilities
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Solutions-oriented person with developed analytical / problem solving skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in repetitive tasks
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000