The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance/Accounting department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Support the AP Team and assist with their General Ledger interfaces.
• Analyze current AP functions and recommend and implement process improvements.
• Implement Automation solutions for tasks: 1099’s, Use Tax filing, EFT.
• File Property Taxes and maintain tracker of taxes paid.
• File for Business Licenses and maintain tracker of licenses renewed.
• Timely perform Month-End Close duties in accordance with Closing Schedule.
• Provide and assist FP&A with spend analysis vs. Budget on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and post Journal Entries.
• Prepare and analyze Account Reconciliations.
• Assist Controller and other members of Accounting Team as needed (cross-training).
• Excel data analysis – Intermediate level preferred – V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, etc.
• Code and analyze large data sets downloaded from ERP system.
• Work with other departments to ensure proper accounting for purchases and expenses.
• Maintain financial documentation for and assist with Annual Financial Audit.
• Follow all department procedures and meet all training requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Include but are not limited to:

• BS in Accounting is preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year Accounting with Month End Closing experience is preferred.
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially during Month End and Year End Close.
• ERP system experience a plus.
• Must be highly skilled in Excel – Intermediate skill-level – V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, etc.
• Ability to use analytical thinking and reasoning to solve problems and assist with streamlining processes.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.