Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION :

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and other required activities. Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. The Accountant will assist with determining short and long-term financial objectives, policies and actions.

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.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES :

KNOWLEDGE

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

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