The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track revenue, expenses, make journal entries, bank reconciliations, GL Maintenance and other related financial activities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
· Prepares monthly revenue, and expense reports for month closing.
· 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, 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.
· Performs vendor billing, expense analysis and variance analysis.
· Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
· 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.
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
· At least three years of related experience required.
· Prior experience with Audit Firm or as Staff Accountant
Physical Requirements:
· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.