Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Staff Accountant assists the Controller in maintaining and controlling the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that include analytical work and a thorough review of financial records. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas. This candidate must bring analytical and organizational skills to best support the accounting team

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Perform the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures.
• Maintain fixed asset invoice files
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
• Maintain Vendor 1099 information to ensure prompt and accurate 1099 filing
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Perform the processing of expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation
• Manage the preparation of financial statements, ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of data
• Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations to include Accounts payable aging, fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
• Manage vendor credit applications and maintain Purchase Order processing system
• Provide accounting support by converting data to the general ledger system, obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements, and reviewing financial information
• Supports Controller with budget and forecasting activities.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements.
• Perform other duties as workload necessitates.

Requirements

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PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS :