Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with the month-end and year-end close processes and audit. This role works closely with the Accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting standards, support financial reporting, and contribute to the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial information.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares daily Remote deposits.
- Assists Accounts Payable team to respond to vendors’ inquiries and year-end 1099 filing.
- Assists Accounts Receivable team to research and respond to clients’ inquiries and prepare invoices for assigned clients. Prepares and records month-end closing entries. Reconciles balance sheet accounts and P&L.
- Prepare journal entries which include but are not limited to revenue and expense accruals.
- Assist with internal and external financial reporting.
- Assist with Federal, State, and local tax compliance and payments.
- Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for and company accounting policies
- Assists with annual audits.
- Special projects and analysis as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics from an accredited institution.
- 1 – 3 years of accounting experience.
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries and month-end close activities preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and other analytical functions
- Experience working with ERP systems such as QuickBooks, Great Plains, Oracle, Sage Intacct or similar accounting software.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment,
- Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills are required.