Staff Accountant

Briefly describe the position responsibilities: The position of Staff Accountant is responsible for general ledger account reconciliations. Assists in preparing monthly financial statement analysis and reporting. Responsible for setting up, tracking and accounting for fixed assets and capital projects. Assume backup rolls in areas that may include: Inventory, Cash, Royalty Reporting, and other accounting functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions
• Reconciles Balance sheet accounts including Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Bad Debt, Allowance for Returns, Advances, Accounts Payable, Commissions/Royalties Payable, Accrued Expenses, Sales/Use & Payroll Tax Payable, and Deferred Rent
• Maintains up to date records for fixed assets, which include monthly journal entries combined with proper identification methods
• Responsible for collecting appropriate data and the preparation of state and local sales tax returns, other tax returns related to products being manufactured or sold (Bedding, Upholstered Furniture, and Stuffed Toys tax)
• Compiles, review, and submits annually, the necessary property tax information for various government entities
• Creates management fee invoices and codes debit memos for international subsidiary
• Reconciles and maintains general ledger of subsidiaries and assists with consolidation of all companies financials
• Provides trend analysis of monthly balance sheet and income statement as directed by the Controller
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
• Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings
• Prepares accounting information for auditors in an organized format
• Reviews and audits Accounts Payable work for accuracy
• Assists in maintaining system for general accounting
• Identifies trends, risks, opportunities, and recommending corrective action when risks are identified
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Team Work - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands.

Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Demonstrates attention to detail; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.