Staff Accountant
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Support position for Accounting & Finance Manager. Direct and coordinates accumulation of financial data. Implements Accounting controls and procedures for areas of responsibility.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITY:
- Responsible for maintaining subsidiary ledgers for designated areas of responsibility.
- Each month-end is responsible for compiling and reporting in the ledger appropriate data to ensure that all financial data is recorded timely and accurately.
- Assists in annual external audit-prepares work papers and reconciliations.
- Ensures that all policies and procedures are followed in area of responsibility.
- Regular interaction with company’s managers regarding financial statements or systems.
- Reconciles general ledger accounts on a monthly basis and completes standard reconciliation format.
- Assists Accounting & Finance Manager in identifying control issues in areas of responsibility.
- Provides assistance to managers on special projects and supplemental financial reporting.
- Responsible for implementing new policies and procedures related to control issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting plus two years of working experience preferred.
- Have a good understanding of accounting principles (GAAP).
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word and Access).
- Highly organized & detail oriented.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to balance competing priorities with deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to changing and shifting priorities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.