Staff Accountant

As a Staff Accountant you will play an important support role, clarifying the financial outlook of our company with precise, proactive measures. Our ideal candidate has at least two years of experience and the ability to keep our figures and budgets on track with unwavering accuracy.

Duties and responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and client information.
• 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.
• Ability to plan, monitor, prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to handle data with confidentiality.
• Two or more years of accounting experience required.
• Proficient in Power Point is a must.