Staff Accountant

Position Purpose : Support the Finance Department to ensure the successful execution of the financial close, reconciling the balance sheet, budgeting, variance analysis, and work paper preparation for the annual external audit.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Monthly Close requirements

• Managing end-to-end financial processes for the organization including invoices daily, ensuring they are processed correctly and that they are coinciding with sales orders.
• Prepare monthly management reports for critical accounts including bank reconciliations, inventory, and accrued purchases.
• Analyze accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports, to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards.
• Review general ledger accounts through analytical review, and proactively research activity to rectify errors.
• Record journal entry transactions as necessary based on supportable information.

Ongoing Daily Procedures

• Perform review of travel and expense transactions.
• Process accounts receivable cash application and deposit checks ensuring that records from the company and bank are accurate.
• Consistently following up with customers to verify they have received billing requests, or if they are overdue with their payments.

Audit Assistance

• Provide reports and analysis as required for external auditors
• Miscellaneous projects as needed

Job Requirements / Skills & Experience :

• 2+ years of general accounting experience
• Accounting Degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with NetSuite a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, fast learner, ability to adapt to change and team player

Salary Range : $55,000-$65,000

• The base salary range represents the low and high end of the expected salary range for the position. The base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.

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