Staff Accountant

General Purpose of Job

The Staff Accountant is responsible for all accounting details and periodic reporting for the company and its North America divisions. This includes but is not limited to: preparation and review of budgets, financial planning, cash forecasting, financial systems, and various other financial operating reports.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Manage the General Ledger and all related ledgers

Prepare supporting schedules plus month-end journal entries and mid-month adjusting entries (as needed) for all North America divisions

Work with the Finance Manager in production of month-end internal financial statements

Bill customers and create invoices of non-inventory items

Run credit checks on potential customers and input new customer info in the system once approved

Ensure Accounts Receivable payments/cash receipts are applied correctly

Maintain customer and vendor information up to date

Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor cash

Create journal entries for payroll and month-end payroll accrual

Ensure that all Accounts Payable invoices (non-inventory) are coded to the proper general ledger expense account before entered into the system

Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documentation to perform annual audit

Supports the annual tax return and audit

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

Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures

Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, or a minimum of 2 years of GL experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred experience with major ERP systems, specifically SAP
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in GAAP accounting and reporting
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports