Staff Accountant (.FTE - Temporary

Staff Accountant (Temporary Assignment.
75

FTE)

The Hunter Douglas Retail Lead Network (a division of Hunter Douglas), is the premiere in-home design and installation service for major retailers in North America, specializing in custom-made window blinds, shades, shutters, and drapery. Our professional dealers, designers and installers across the U.S. and Canada provide homeowners with expert guidance, the highest quality products, and professional installation. We manage all aspects of our clients' projects from the creative concept through the ordering process and installation.

For over 25 years, our innovation, expertise, and value have offered the ideal shop-at-home solutions for our customers' window fashion needs.

Job Summary/Objective

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Essential Functions

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifying deposits, and addressing inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field, required.
• At least three years of related experience required.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Routine usage of multiple computer screens simultaneously
• FLSA Classification:.75 FTE, exempt.
• Pay commensurate with experience.