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Job Summary:
To support the Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance/Accounting Department
Job Description:
We are looking for a
Staff Accountant to grow with our team. The Staff Accountant will work with the Controller to support the Finance/Accounting Department and apply principles of accounting toward the analysis of financial information and preparation of financial reports. The ideal candidate will be highly driven, pro-active and detail oriented; work effectively in a team environment and actively participate in joint problem solving. and meet established deadlines. This position requires excellent time management to meet established deadlines, communication, and organizational skills. Must have the ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume work environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assist the Controller with the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance/Accounting Department.
- Perform the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices and expense reports are paid accurately and in accordance with policies.
- Manage the processing of cash receipts, recording revenue and receivables. This includes working closely with Operational Management to ensure accuracy in recording.
- Participate in collections on past due accounts.
- Perform the processing of allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaids, fixed asset depreciation and recording of adjusting journal entries.
- Prepare and analyze the monthly forecast to actual variance report per department.
- Perform account analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
- Assist in internal financial reporting.
- All other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCY & EDUCATION SPECIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
- Two to five years of work experience, preferably in general ledger or company accounting.
- Solid understanding of US GAAP, and GASB policies and procedures.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel required.
- Experience using an accounting software program is required; Great Plains experience a plus!
ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Works 40+ hours per week. Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%.
- Availability to be ‘on call’ or work after hours on occasion, as required.
- Mostly sedentary. Regulated indoor environment - natural and/or florescent lighting, or your home office environment.
- Open concept work environment – light to moderate noise activity.
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