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JOB SUMMARY
The Staff Accountant is responsible for bank and credit card reconciliations, recording of purchase order receipts, track prepaid expenses and accruals and general ledger/month-end tasks. This role will partner with Senior Staff Accountant, the Controller and business partners to ensure timely and accurate financial data is provided to support key business decisions as well as help drive process improvements. A successful Staff Accountant will be able to accurately maintain a general ledger and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Essential Functions Include:
- Monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to statements
- Perform day to day financial transactions which include verifying, classifying, computing, and posting journal entries, and assist with accounts receivable and bank activity
- Ensure payment, application and aged transactions are handled accurately in a time sensitive manner
- Review accounts, client payment history, current balance to release orders for pick up or shipment
- Review daily invoicing, credits, and re-billing done by Accounting Clerk
- Credit card expense classification
- Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures
- Other accounting related tasks will be assigned as needed.
Qualifications Include:
- B.S. in Accounting or Finance required.
- 1-3 years’ experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software with QuickBooks a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Consistent and reliable attendance
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
