Staff Accountant

Job Summary

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to oversee general accounting operations for our company.  Staff accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances, bank statements, maintaining the fixed asset module and assisting in month-end close procedures.  This role requires analytical skills, knowledge of accounting principles and attention to detail necessary to ensure accurate reporting in all areas.

Essential Functions

• Prepare journal entries on a daily and monthly basis, ensuring accurate account balances.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.
• Enter, dispose, and inventory in the fixed assets module.
• Prepare and submit annual tangible tax returns for all reporting entities.
• Perform month end accounting duties in accordance with closing schedule.
• Assist in maintaining and updating accounting policies and procedures. 
• Analyze and communicate general ledger and other financial variances.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
• Understand internal control procedures and regulations.
• Prepare quarterly schedules and external and internal audit requests.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required.
  • 2 to 3 years of accounting or finance experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Detail oriented and thorough
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures and internal control procedures and regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of accounting software required, Oracle based JD Edwards General Ledger System and Quickbooks preferred. 

Physical Demands

• • Ability to operate normal office equipment.
  • Extensive use of computer.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.