What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at TILLEY DISTRIBUTION?
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision of the Accounting Manager, performs varied general accounting tasks and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
· Maintain financial reports, records and general ledger accounts.
· Prepare general ledger journals.
· Prepare account reconciliations for all general ledger accounts.
· Prepare month end supporting schedules and perform related account analysis.
· Process and input customer invoices; follow up, collection and allocation of accounts receivable items.
· Carry out billing and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
· Enter vendor invoices and other related accounts payable duties.
· Perform bank reconciliations and research discrepancies.
· Reconcile inventory (inclusive of returns).
· Monitor customer accounts for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities and initiate collection activities associated with those accounts.
· Follow established procedures for processing receipts, cash etc.; prepare bank deposits.
· Investigate and resolve customer queries.
· Communicate with customers via phone, email, or mail.
· May perform various other duties, tasks and activities requiring similar levels of knowledge, skills and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
· Minimum of 4 years of accounting related experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
· Ability to analyze figures, knowledge of accounting principals and excellent verbal and written skills.
· Multi-task, establish priorities and organize efficiently.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
· Knowledge of domestic and international wire transfers a plus.
· Knowledge of Sage a plus.
