Staff Accountant

Purpose of Position

Purpose of Position: Under general supervision, the position is responsible for performing analysis and reporting of financial activities related to assigned company. Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions. Provides accounting services to small entities as assigned and performs specialized analyses and reports as required.

• Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Provides accounting services to small entities as assigned. May provide support to Accounting Manager in financial management for multiple or larger entities. Prepares reports or schedules as needed.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position. Performs specialized analyses and prepares data summaries and/or projects at the request of company or operations management.
• Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position applies company approved accounting policies and processes in carrying out responsibilities. Position determines work priorities and sequences within guidelines. Exceptions or questions are referred to supervisor.

• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles and strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Teams and FRX and Restaurant 365 ERP system or Accounting software.
• Able to effectively and efficiently handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.
• Attention to detail and service-oriented.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent. 2-4 years of professional level experience in accounting, finance or a related area. Knowledge of business accounting concepts and processes. Attention to detail and Service-oriented.

Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions; create correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively communicate information individually and in group situations to customers, co-workers and staff.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Ability to apply reasonable understanding in carrying out instructions in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

No travel required.

• Detail Oriented:
  Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Functional Expert:
  Considered a thought leader on a subject.
• Team Player:
  Works well as a member of a group.
• Dedicated:
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Goal Completion:
  Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks.
• Financial:
  Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement.
• Flexibility:
  Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.
• Self-Starter:
  Inspired to perform without outside help.

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

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