Staff Accountant (#31427)

Responsibilities of Staff Accountant:

·         Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.

·         Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.

·         Maintains the general ledger.

·         Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.

·         Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.

·         Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.

·         Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.

·         Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.

·         Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.

·         Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.

·         Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.

·         Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements of Staff Accountant:

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

·         1 – 5 years of Accounting/Accountant experience

·         Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·         Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.

·         Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.

·         Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.

·         SAP experience is preferred.