Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Reports to: Accounting Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant position will be a key member in the accounting team within our holding company. They will be a member of a dynamic, fast-paced accounting team in an employee-owned company which owns multiple different companies within various industries. As an employee-owner, he or she will support the Pro Food Systems mission, help our team achieve our vision statement, and live according to the company’s core values. This position will train and work with various areas in the accounting department to be a contributor on all general ledger related items. This individual will be sound in basic technical GAAP accounting and willing to grow within their technical accounting skills. Success will be in learning tasks within these different areas including, but not limited to, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations, and more complex General Ledger areas including, but not limited to, intercompany transactions, eliminations, fixed assets, notes payable, leases, etc.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute key components of the consolidated month end close process of our holding company with tasks including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, rollforwards, etc.
• Assist in accounting activities and necessary rollforwards for fixed assets, leases, notes payable and receivable schedules, payroll entries, accruals, bank reconciliations, and other general accounting functions for multiple companies.
• Assist in treasury management functions with multiple banks to manage cash of smaller operating companies.
• Assist in monthly financial statement analysis and provide key company stakeholders with key data points for our smaller operating companies.
• Assist in all areas of the accounting system (NetSuite) and become a power user within the software.
• Lead and perform daily bank reconciliations for multiple companies 
• Perform daily cash management duties, including recording of bank deposits, cash receipt logs, etc. within the accounting system and bank.
• Reconciling daily invoices/monthly statements.
• Be a strong user and able to work simultaneously within our accounting system, CRM, bank systems, forecasting software, etc.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and activity.
• Support other accounting team projects and functions as needed, including accounts payable, expense management, inventory, etc. 
• Complete job responsibilities for the month end close procedures including reconciliations, journal entries, roll-forwards, etc.
• Perform accounting transactions related to inventory, accruals, and other general accounting functions
• Perform ad hoc projects as requested by leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Success in this position requires a self-motivated, energetic team player, who excels in a fast-paced environment. If you possess these attributes with the following skills please apply:

• 1-5 years of accounting experience required
• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business 
• Possess a thorough understanding of the general ledger and has a working knowledge of GAAP accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable functions, and Bank Reconciliations 
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Organized and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Problem solver
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Eager to learn and embrace technology
• Must be able to pass background check

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is typically performed in normal office conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to sit for extended periods and use a computer daily
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Ability to use hands and fingers to reach, lift and carry 25 pounds on an infrequent basis
• Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
• Ability to speak to and hear customers and/or employees via phone and in person in English