Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for supporting the organization’s financial operations through a variety of accounting functions, including bank reconciliations, sales and use tax filings, and fixed asset maintenance. This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive approach to ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and supporting the overall integrity of accounting processes.

Essential Tasks, Duties, & Responsibilities

• Support month end closing process including preparation of accurate journal entries, account analysis and reconciliation
• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting and cash management
• Maintain fixed asset records, including depreciation schedules and asset verification.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of 571-L unsecured property tax returns
• Prepare and submit annual reports to the Secretary of State to maintain company good standing
• Manage the renewal process for business licenses, ensuring compliance with local and state requirements.  This includes overseeing and maintaining the company’s state online accounts related to tax and business filings
• Perform monthly review and matching of intercompany accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) balances
• Provide support during internal and external audits, including financial statement audits and royalty audits, to ensure all financial documentation is in order
• Perform other duties as needed and directed by management

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
• 2+ years of overall Finance or General Accounting experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Proficiency with accounting software
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Exhibit an ability and eagerness to learn new skills and accounting practices and contributing to continuous improvement
• Intermediate to advance experience in MS Word, MS Excel
• Exhibit an ability and eagerness to learn new skills and accounting practices and contributing to continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Markwins Beauty Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Markwins Beauty Brands does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.