Staff Accountant

PURPOSE.

This position is responsible for providing administrators with accurate and timely financial data to assist them in the management of the Company, and to ensure that financial records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and guidelines as established by State and Federal agencies.

• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions.
• Reconcile insurance reserves and book journal entries on a monthly basis
• Match bank data daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Reconcile and enter fuel / tolls expenses
• Prepare various tax reports for vehicles and use taxes as required on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
• Research and resolve various accounting issues.
• Assist Corp Controller on other tasks as needed.
• Adhere to the Ascend policies and internal controls while promoting and exhibiting intellectual honesty.

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance and 1 – 2 years accounting work experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation, along with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting processes.

This position is not responsible for supervising others.

This position will be required to work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, and, with or without reasonable accommodation is required:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a minimum of 75% of the time,
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machines,
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs,
• Constantly positions self in work environment,
• The person in this position frequently communicates with peers, supervisors, vendors and drivers to exchange accurate information and answer questions,Must be able to detect objects at a distance,
• On occasion will move up to 20 pounds of office objects,
• Works in an indoor office environment but expected to attend meetings in adjacent buildings requiring travel in outdoor weather conditions.