Staff Accountant

The hiring pay range for Accountant: $73,602-$82,290.

The Accountant will be responsible for daily and monthly accounting activities and functions pertaining to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and audit. The Accountant will work independently with minimal instruction while relying on pre-established guidelines, experience and excellent judgement to perform the functions of the job properly. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Performs accounting functions as assigned, including, but not limited to preparing journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and preparation of schedules to support financials.
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies and providing documentation.
• Reconciles daily banking activity and prepares journals for deposits and wires.
• Assists with audits by collecting data, analyzing information and preparing schedules.
• Communicates with all departments, with respect to invoices, expenses, payroll, banking activity, and other accounting related items.
• Maintains an organized filing system for payroll, month end, daily sales reports, and all vendor payments.
• This job description does not list all the duties of the job; other duties or tasks may be assigned by management.

Accounts Payable

• Enters approved invoices into accounting system, and prints vendor checks to pay invoices in a timely manner.
• Prepares and tracks purchase orders.

• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.
• Responsible for maintaining vendor files.

Payroll & Personnel

• Supports the processing of bi-weekly payroll, preparing payroll reports, and verifying tax returns filed by third party payroll processor.
• Determines balances of payroll accounts and record payroll expenses and liabilities.
• Prepare and file various payroll related reporting, such as workers compensation, union pensions and union dues.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Responsible for maintaining payroll information, such as applicable tax rates and employee data.

Accounts Receivable

• Prepares invoices for event deposits, settlement of events and third party billings
• Receives and records payments and prepares bank deposits.
• Reconciles customer statements, follows up on payments
• Responsible for maintaining customer files.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Candidate will be required to successfully pass applicable skill testing and background check.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred; and three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Not-for-profit experience a plus. Significant experience with Sage Intacct and Paycom Payroll systems a plus. Must have exceptional Excel proficiency