**Job Summary**:
- The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the fiscal operations of the company, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of all financial reporting and the security of the assets of the organization.
The staff accountant will be responsible for supporting the preparation of financial statements, managing general ledger accounts, resolving issues and variances, preparing end of month entries, and acting as the primary point of contact for the department; communicating with staff, vendors, and various departments within the organization.
**- Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:
- Manage fixed assets register- Assist in preparation of the financial statements- Assemble bank reconciliation and account schedules- Prepare month-end accruals and reconciliations- Process accounts payable and prepare financial reconciliations with recommendations for payment consideration based on vendor terms and history- Prepare journal entries to record financial transactions- Assist the Controller in monthly close in a timely and accurate manner- Compile data for regularly scheduled reports,
conduct ad hoc analysis and prepare special reports as necessary or requested- Manage general ledger account reconciliations- Assist with financial/cash forecasting and updating forecast schedules- Complete payroll and timekeeping preparation- Accounts receivable responsibilities including select customer invoices- Contribute to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections- Establish and maintain effective communication lines with vendors and all departments within the organization- Assist Controller in completing year end audit
**- Requirements**:
**Required Skills and Abilities**:
- Ability to effectively set priorities, manage multiple tasks and deadlines and produce quality work in a fast-paced environment- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage time effectively- Sound judgement and ability to make reasonable decisions in the absence of direction- Experience in data collection, entry and reporting with great attention to detail- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships- Proficiency in MS Office, and various accounting software- Ability to handle sensitive information ethically and responsibly and to protect the confidentiality of business information- Ability to work independently and as part of a team- Working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting- Ability to perform data analysis
**- Education and Experience**:
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field preferred or similar work experience- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on, accounting operations experience preferred- Proficiency in MS Office- Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central software preferred
Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field