Staff Accountant

SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant supports the organization’s accounting and financial reporting functions through the preparation and review of journal entries, general ledger and bank reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and financial statement support. This role assists with month-end and year-end close activities, ensures accuracy and compliance within financial records, assists in the preparation of financial statements, and provides analytical and operational support to management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTONS

• Reconcile various accounts to the general ledger accounts. Review and monitor various financial reports for accuracy and timely recording of financial data.
• Research and resolve financial questions, both internal and external to the Finance Department.
• Prepare, record, and reconcile various monthly closing journal entries. Assist the organization in the preparation of monthly closing activities, financial statement preparation, and completing reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts to the general ledger and supporting documentation.
• Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including capital-in-progress tracking, associated reporting, and reconciliation of the annual fixed asset inventory to the fixed asset subledger to ensure accuracy and accountability of company assets.
• Prepare and submit Property Tax returns after Management review.
• Serve as backup support for Finance department functions including; creating new vendor profile, add/update banking information and other operational accounting activities as needed.
• Prepare the daily cash flow analysis.
• Assist in maintaining and improving internal controls.
• Assist in the corporate annual audit.

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED
Reports to the Accounting Manager

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL CONTACTS
Internal contact with personnel in Finance, Meeting Planning, Marketing, Category Management, and Supply Chain. May have contact with personnel in all other functional areas.

External contact with members, suppliers, vendors, freight carriers, auditors, and taxing
authorities.

OTHER FUNCTIONS
Assist and participate in other activities as assigned.

Supporting payroll journal entries

Maintain SOPs

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of accounting experience, with general ledger experience.
• Experience with ERP systems (MS Dynamics preferred). Intermediate competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook) including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement when handling sensitive financial information.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated strong interpersonal communication, organizational, and follow through skills.
• Must have the ability to work with all levels of management.