Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will manage the accounting and financial reporting process for their assigned territory. This role is responsible for month-end closings, financial reporting, preparation of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and analysis. The Staff Accountant will ensure accurate and timely financial data and play a critical role in maintaining financial integrity. Key Responsibilities:

• P&L Management and Analysis:
  
  • Manage and assess the assigned territory’s profit and loss (P&L) statements, accruals, and coding.
  • Identify and investigate discrepancies and advise the unit on necessary adjustments.
• Journal Entries and Reconciliations:
  
  • Prepare and create journal entries as necessary.
  • Prepare bank reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Financial Closing Procedures:
  
  • Play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing procedures.
  • Prepare accurate, reliable, and timely financial reports.
  • Analyze variances in income statement and balance sheet accounts.
• Financial Monitoring and Reporting:
  
  • Confirm financial status by monitoring revenue and expenses.
  • Coordinate consolidation and evaluation of financial data.
  • Prepare special reports for the Accounting Manager as needed.
• Internal Controls and Compliance:
  
  • Assist with the assessment and implementation of internal controls, including risk identification and prevention.
• Tax and Asset Management:
  
  • Prepare and submit sales tax returns for the assigned territory.
  • Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules.
• Special Assignments and Audit Support:
  
  • Handle special assignments and responsibilities as requested by the supervisor, including ad hoc financial analysis.
  • Provide assistance to internal and external audit functions, including preparation of audit schedules.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong general accounting and reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency with Great Plains software and FRX experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Advanced math skills with the ability to calculate figures, amounts, and percentages, and apply concepts of mathematics relating to financial calculations.
• Initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface with all disciplines and levels.
• Resourceful with exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing demands and a strong sense of urgency.

Education/Experience:

• College Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year Search managed by: Heather Stott-Mason

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