Staff Accountant

Why this opportunity?

Privately held manufacturing company with global presence and clients in the Fortune 500. Staff Accountant will be responsible for key functions of invoicing, collections and payroll accounting.  Successful candidates will have 2 years related experience. 

What would I be doing?

• Reconcile A/R to the G/L and maintain an accurate aging report
• Gather all information needed and create customer invoices
• Monitor customer accounts and make collection calls as needed
• Interact with customers, sales, and other departments to resolve outstanding issues
• Prepare and maintain various reports related to invoicing and AR
• Process check deposits to bank account and post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions
• Work with HR Generalist to ensure accurate processing and recording of company’s multi-state payroll
• Process accurate employee data such as new hires, 401k changes, and vacation time into the payroll system
• Review entry of employee time & attendance data from the time system to payroll and reconciling variances utilizing tools in excel
• Process employee garnishments in payroll system
• Summarize and prepare journal entry to record payroll into the general ledger
• Prepare various reports for human resources including 401K report and HSA report
• Support financial audit, 401K audit and annual worker’s comp audit as needed

What qualifies me for this position?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2 years’ in an accounting role, preferably involving AR and/or payroll experience
• Experience with accounting and/or payroll systems required
• Well organized, detail-oriented, resourceful
• Customer service orientation and ability to manage customer relations
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills required
• Proficient using Microsoft Office with intermediate level skills in Excel
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written