Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will maintain the general ledger including, but not limited to, monthly general ledger close procedures, submitting daily, weekly, and monthly financial results to be used in the overall internal and external financial reporting, calculating and entering journal entries, reconciling, analyzing and rolling forward general ledger account balances, bank reconciliations, fixed assets and financial reporting. Assists with preparation of year end audit and tax work-papers.

Benefits: Dental is available at no charge to the employee, as well as life insurance. Depending upon the medical insurance option you chose, there is the opportunity to obtain coverage at no cost to the employee. (Employer paid insurance premiums are for the employee only, but additional policies for family members can be purchased.)

Other benefits include Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, and 401K with employer match.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for reconciling, analyzing and preparing journal entries related to revenue and general and administrative expense and other related accounts.
• Ensures Sales promotions are created and functioning properly
• Reconciliation of inter-company accounts
• Compile, analyze and process claims relating to inventory shortages/damages
• Accurate daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly report creation, publication, and analysis
• Supports month end variance reporting for inclusion into financial package.
• Supports generation of monthly internal and external financial reporting
• Responsible for daily and monthly month-end reconciliation of bank accounts, including daily review and research of exception items.
• Assists with interim and year end audit requirements.
• Assists with the annual budget process.
• Independently reconciles, researches, and resolves exception items of all types of account activity.
• Aids in reviewing and standardizing procedures to improve efficiency of department.
• Responsible of special projects as designated by management.

SPECIAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Position must maintain the general ledger and supporting records for the company.  This is safeguarded by following company policy & procedures, which include proper documentation, review of data for accuracy, and adherence with all accounting controls.  It is important that this individual produce a high caliber of work with a minimal error rate.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associates Degree in business or equivalent experience.
• AS 400

GENERIC SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Regular attendance and punctuality is required as a full time employee in order to perform all of the essential functions.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.   

• Must know knowledge of Full Cycle Accounting
• Must be analytical and have problem solving skills.
• Must possess strong verbal/written communication skills with the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, team player and attention to detail skills are essential.
• Ability to multi-task, follow through and meet deadlines.
• Examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of PC based accounting software and Microsoft Office applications are essential.
• Advanced Excel skill is required.
• QuickBooks and ERP knowledge
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required.

This job description is intended to describe the essential functions and general content of the requirements for the position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties and responsibilities.  Management reserves the right to change the functions and responsibilities of this position as necessary, at any time.