Staff Accountant II

Job Title : Staff Accountant Level II Position : Hourly - Nonexempt Company : Red Lake, Inc. (Corporate) Department : Accounting Reports to : Director of Accounting & Systems Summary : The Staff Accountant II is responsible for the month-end close process, ensuring all companies' balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled and income statements are analyzed for reasonableness. The Staff Accountant II is responsible for maintaining the general ledger and executing month-end estimate entries in accordance with financial reporting procedures. A successful Staff Accountant II combines excellent analytical skills with a developing knowledge of accounting principles to support financial reports. Competencies : Self-starter ability. Strong attention to detail and organization. Computer proficiency. Effective communicator. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Time commitment and flexibility. Job Responsibilities : Reconciles all cash, assets and liability accounts and prepares reconciliatory entries where appropriate; Works with management and other bookkeeping staff at our companies to make sure all billings and receipts are recorded accurately and timely; Coordinates with management and to ensure authorized payable invoices and payments are being processed completely and timely Reviews payroll summaries and prepares entries to record payroll based on proper categories and also prepares month end accrual entries for payroll and benefits; Reconciles wages expense quarterly; Reviews customer accounts receivable and vendor accounts payable reconciliations and works with other team members to get customer statements out monthly; Works with management and staff to resolve customer billing discrepancies and follow collection procedures designed to keep Accounts Receivable as current as possible; Reconciles inventory and understands the flow of inventory through retail and manufacturing companies; Performs reasonableness tests of income statement accounts; Become proficient in understanding financial reporting and learn how to compile financial statements that comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Also assist the Director with preparing budgets and updated forecasts; Prepare ad hoc reports for General Managers and other managers; Help track and report other financial and performance metrics for each subsidiary; Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential; Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending; Assist Director with coordinating and completing financial audit requests; Assist Director in developing and documenting business processes and accounting procedures to maintain and strengthen internal controls; review and recommend modifications as needed; Work with accounting staff at all locations to improve financial procedures; Other duties / projects as assigned; Supervisory Responsibilities : No direct staff to supervise. Qualifications : Research and Analysis Skills Deadline-oriented Strong Keyboarding & 10-Key Skills Confidentiality Financial software skills Education and / or Experience Minimum BS in Accounting with 3 years of accounting experience or 5+ years of accounting experience performing the job responsibilities listed above; Preferred : CPA certification; Preferred : Experience with inventory controls and procedures; Preferred : Retail, Manufacturing & Construction Accounting experience; Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel Experience with Quickbooks, a plus Other Qualifications : Must be positive, supportive, energetic and encouraging type of person and have well-developed communication and multitasking skills. NOTE : This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. Employment Type : Full Time Years Experience : 3 - 5 years Bonus / Commission : No