Staff Accountant - entry level

Durst Image Technology US has been an industry leader in Digital Imaging for over 80 years. Established in 1936, Durst is a fast-growing company based in Rochester, NY that sells and services large format, label, and corrugated ink jet printers in North America. Our customers are commercial service providers and industrial enterprises, with products requiring a printed surface design.? 

At Durst, you frequently hear "This is the best job I've ever had!" We are a financially strong, growing company with products and technology that are on the cutting edge of the digital printing market. Durst prides itself on continued personal and professional development and treating employees like family. AND – we just moved into a brand new headquarters building with lots of space and modern amenities! 

Job Duties: 

As a member of the Durst North America Accounting Team, the focus and priority of the Staff Accountant is sales tax, billing, general ledger and financial reporting for Durst Image Technology US.   Specific responsibilities include: 

Sales Tax: 

• Prepare sales reports and file sales tax returns for each required state 

• Process general ledger entries related to sales tax filings 

• Reconcile sales tax accounts 

Billing: 

• Learn and understand company current billing policies and procedures 

• Process invoices for certain revenue segments 

• Back-up all billing processes 

Accounts Payable:  

• Learn and understand company current accounts payable policies and procedures. 

• Back-up Accounts payable   

Month End Close: 

• Reconcile general ledger accounts and post journal entries as directed 

• Assist with financial statement preparation 

• Assist with preparation of monthly reports  

Other Responsibilities: 

• Perform other duties as assigned  

• Learn and be able to back-up key processes within department 

Required qualifications: 

• Degree in accounting/finance or similar 

• Motivated to learn and understand new processes 

• Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 

• Ability to multitask and communicate well with individuals of all backgrounds 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills 

• Must be detail oriented with a strong work ethic 

• Microsoft365 products proficiency specifically Excel, Word 

Highly Valued/Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance  

• 2 years of progressive accounting experience 

• Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued  

• MAS or Sage Accounting System knowledge a plus but not required