Staff Accountant

Description

The staff accountant will be responsible for daily accounting operations as well as oversight of the Accounts Payable team. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely invoice entry. The ideal candidate would have a good understanding of GAAP procedures, have strong communication skills, be a leader, have strong organizational skills, and possess self-drive.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring timely invoice entry and statement reconciliation
• Work with field operations, sales, and other departments to ensure invoice entry processes are
• streamlined, accurate, timely and documented
• Coordinate with sales and field operations to resolve invoice disputes
• Train and supervise accounts payable staff, providing guidance and performance evaluations
• Weekly vendor payment selections
• Perform various general ledger account reconciliations to include but not limited to cash, credit cards,
• accounts receivable, sales tax payable and intercompany revenue/expense
• Assist in monthly closings and financial analysis
• Maintain and improve accounting policies and procedures
• May perform other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

COMPETENCIES

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities required. This role will interact daily with internal and external customers by phone and email. Commitment to quality communication and customer service are vital to succeed in the role and company culture.
• Experience in a multi-entity and multi-cost center environment
• Understanding of general accounting procedures

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field required, bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred

Prior ERP/accounting software knowledge

2-4 years in an accounting role required