Overview of Position
Our company is seeking a motivated full-time on-site Staff Accountant with a high level of attention to detail. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for day-to-day accounting tasks but not limited to: providing support to the accounting department, record transactions in QuickBooks, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, assist with month end close.
Summary Of Duties
- Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
- Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Confer with company officials and Management about financial asset utilization and audit results.
- Assists in the preparation of company budgets as well as entering into Quickbooks.
- Prepare adjusting journal entries.
- Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.
- Invoice GL charges in correct account.
- Reconcile cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks to verify record accuracy.
- Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and projections.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
- Mentor new employees as needed.
- Payroll processing backup.
- Preparing for year-end audit and special projects.
- Bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Is responsible for preparing and recording journal entries.
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable daily entries and verify accuracy.
Education/work experience Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
- Extensive experience in accounting or a related field.
- Post secondary education may substitute for years of experience.
Skill Set Requirement
- Proficiency in QuickBooks
- Microsoft suite
- High attention to detail
- Must be self-directed and able to work independently, while also work well with others.
- Organization - highly detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize responsibilities.
- Conscientiousness - Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work and demonstrates responsible behavior.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills.
- Interpersonal skills - Shows courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others and relates well with people.
Working Conditions
- Hours of operation will range from 8am to 5pm
- May required immediate response to spontaneous customer demands after hours.
Supervision Received
- Reports to Accounting Manager
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties at the company’s sole discretion.
