Staff Accountant

DESCRIPTION

AP Professionals has partnered with a local company to find a talented Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant will assist the Controller by handling accounts payable, treasury operations, reconciliations, and company credit card reimbursements in accordance with US GAAP/IFRS standards. This is an on-site position, Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage accounting and general ledger activities, including reconciling the general ledger, performing variance analysis, tracking fixed assets, preparing journal entries for month-end close, and supporting the budgeting process.
• Ensure compliance with the corporate records retention policy by organizing electronic and paper files.
• Compile and analyze financial data to prepare reconciliations and entries for accounts, disbursements, and receipts, including month-end journal entries, accounts payable processing, and daily banking transactions.
• Research, track, and resolve account documentation issues and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Support financial operations by tracking actual to budget performance, forecasting, standardizing processes and analyses across all entities, and assisting with ERP system conversion.
• Process accounts payable in a manufacturing setting.
• Manage and reconcile P-cards (Purchasing Cards).
• Cross-train to provide backup for the Office Manager and payroll functions as needed, including phone coverage.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years of accounting experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, multitask in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive approach and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.