Staff Accountant

Summary

Reporting to the Division Controller, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for the general ledger, monthly close activities and other related reporting for assigned entities. The role will also be supporting the entire accounting team with a variety of accounting tasks. The role will provide an opportunity for advancement within the company and personal professional growth.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the detailed review of general ledgers
• Support control procedures
• Support team members with general ledger coding
• General ledger account reconciliation, analysis, and maintenance
• Analyze general ledger activity and variances
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Maintain depreciation and fixed asset schedules
• Month end closing activities, including financial statement preparation
• Assist in preparation of reports for management, external auditors and tax team, and government agencies
• Daily, weekly and monthly inventory cycle counts and reconciliations
• Perform related duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies:

• General Ledger Accounting
• SAP, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of accounting operations including A/R, Credit and Collections, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition to ensure accuracy
• Attention to detail: completes tasks efficiently and accurately while paying close attention to detail
• Audits: conduct and/or assist with audits and inspections of performance and activities
• Follow directions
• Work independently with minimal supervision and in a team oriented, collaborative environment
• Handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines regularly and consistently while multi-tasking
• Exercise good judgment
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff throughout the organization
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with all co-workers and staff

Experience and Training Guidelines

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in accounting
• Advanced experience with Excel; QuickBooks experience a plus
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and thorough; strong organizational skills