Staff Accountant

Description

General Summary:

The Staff Accountant provides accounting and financial analysis and support to the accounts payable, general accounting, and cost accounting functions. Scope includes preparing financial statements and coordinating audits.

This is a hybrid role with at least 3 days/week in office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares accounting related entries to various financial registers, journals, and logs
• Assists in the monthly closing process
• Performs monthly bank settlements
• Assists in compilation of monthly financial statement and the quarterly reporting package
• Provides all departments with assistance regarding account charges and other questions affecting financial statements
• Regularly maintains detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts
• Conducts quarterly internal audits, coordinates JSOX audits and related activities
• Serves as liaison with parent company for audit reporting and activities
• Supports Finance with accumulation of audit documentation and annual audit processes
• Prepares analysis schedules of specific accounts for use by management and external auditors at year-end
• Provides detailed analyses and explanations of all transactions
• Maintains accounts payable software and expense reporting software
• Serves as back-up and processes accounts payable for stock and non-stock purchases
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1-2  years of accounting experience preferred
• Proficient with computer systems and MS Office applications; ERP systems experience preferred.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills