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Staff Accountant (1686)

As the Accountant, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you are responsible for completing timely monthly financial reporting for a designated group of the Company.  Responsibility includes preparation of monthly financial packages, maintaining accurate records, researching and analyzing accounts, preparing detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, reviewing financial statements and communicating financial information as needed.

 

Essential Duties include the following:

· Ensures and maintains the integrity of the general ledger by applying generally accepted accounting principles to all transactions

· Maintains monthly balance sheet work papers, including accounts payable, prepaid reconciliations, and accrued reconciliations

· Assists with the preparation of monthly journal entries with the Accounting team

· Completes balance sheet account reconciliations and bank account reconciliations by the established due dates

· Evaluates subsidiary journals for obvious errors and omissions and enter data into the general ledger

· Reviews monthly balance sheet and profit-and-loss statements for accuracy and assists in researching variances to resolve in a timely manner

· Assists in reviewing, updating, and maintaining monthly closing procedures

· Reviews supporting subsidiary schedules to ensure that the company’s accounting practices are being maintained, i.e., insurance, fixed assets, capital expenditures, and amortization of pre-paid expenses

· Ensures all processes are appropriately documented and assists in the on-going documentation of accounting policies and procedures

· Other duties as assigned

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

 

Qualifications:

· 1 -2 years of experience in an Accounting role is desired.

· Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

· Great communication and interpersonal skills are required 

 

Education and/or Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years of past experience, preferred

· Associate’s Degree and 3-5 years of past experience
 

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Publisher applications.

Base salary range $65,000 – $75,000

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