Staff Accountant

Position Summary: Staff Accountant

The purpose of this job is to assist in the month-end closing process.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Assist with the monthly close process and with the preparation and analysis of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information
• Prepare journal entries and accruals, both recurring and non-recurring
• Monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts
• Bank Reconciliations
• Preparation of supporting documentation for financial statements
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly reports for management
• Research and provide conclusions on technical accounting issues
• Prepare other ad hoc reports as required
• Additional duties as assigned

1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES

•   Bachelor’s Degree (or 4 years of equivalent work experience), preferably in Business, Accounting, or related field

•   2 years of relevant work experience (in addition to degree or years of previous experience)

•   Intermediate proficiency level within MS Excel (V-lookups, formulas, filtering, sorting,

  formatting)

•   Intermediate proficiency in the MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

•   Basic understanding of financial management applications such as PeopleSoft

•   Analytical Skills: Able to explore information, data, and reports, and other items in order to identify issues and extract meaningful insights, which can be used to better understand and improve business performance.

•   Collaboration: Able to develop cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties. Able to build relationships with others by offering help and providing suggestions for improvement

• Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and follow through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them. Able to learn quick, take positive, innovative action without being requested to do so.

•   Interpersonal Communication: Able to communicate through various means (including verbal & written) with diverse individuals including all levels of management. Able to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a clear, concise, positive, and courteous manner.

•   Organizational Skills: Able to utilize time, energy, and resources to manage priorities independently, stay on track, and achieve goals in a timely manner. Able to establish a systematic course of action to achieve an objective. Able to multitask and pay strong attention to detail in a fast-paced & high-urgency environment.

•   Technology Skills: Able to navigate and learn new technology systems, equipment, and computer programs needed to fulfill communication, customer service, and business needs & expectations.

  ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS Mental Functions:

  The person in this role performs the required tasks independently. The incumbent may perform duties in the areas of technical support, design and analysis, and can be required to make recommendations. The person holding such a position may also exercise supervisory responsibilities, but not on a regular and ongoing basis. Work is performed under the general supervision of an immediate supervisor, who reviews the completed work in order to assess the degree of judgment and compliance with standards

  Physical Functions:
  Sitting required 80% of the time. Walking and standing required 10% of the time, respectively.

  No heavy lifting required.

  EQUIPMENT USED

  Standard office and computer equipment including MS Office software.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

  Office cubicle environment with minimal exposure to the environment or health hazards.

Qualifications

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

• Bachelor's Degree (or 4 years of equivalent work experience), preferably in Business, Accounting, or related field
• Intermediate proficiency level within MS Excel (V-lookups, formulas, filtering, sorting, formatting)
• Intermediate proficiency in the MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Basic understanding of financial management applications such as PeopleSoft

Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate: $68,000-$74,000/yr depending on background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations

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