Description:
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, advanced proficiency in QuickBooks (including Desktop version), and strong analytical skills. This role involves a full range of accounting activities, from daily transaction processing to financial reporting and analysis.
QuickBooks Management:
•Efficiently manage and maintain QuickBooks data entry and updates, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and categorized.
•Perform regular data cleaning and system optimization to maintain data integrity and system performance.
•Ensure accurate and timely data input and reconciliation, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable transactions, and journal entries.
•Generate and analyze financial reports within QuickBooks to provide insights into company performance.
•Troubleshoot QuickBooks related issues and provide support to other users.
Reconciliations:
•Conduct weekly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies promptly and accurately.
•Reconcile balance sheet accounts (e.g., accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets) as required, ensuring accuracy and identifying any potential issues.
•Prepare and analyze reconciliation reports, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
Month-End and Year-End Close:
•Assist with month-end closing procedures, including preparing and posting accruals, adjustments, and other necessary journal entries.
•Prepare and analyze financial reports (e.g., income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement) for management review, providing insightful commentary on financial performance.
•Assist with year-end closing and financial statement preparation, working with external auditors as needed.
General Accounting:
•Oversee the complete accounting cycle, including bank reconciliations, deposits, accounts receivable, check runs, and sales tax preparation.
•Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments.
•Prepare and process expense reports, verifying accuracy and adherence to company policies.
•Maintain accurate financial records and documentation, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Financial Analysis:
•Prepare comprehensive financial reports, analyze data, and create insightful financial models to support strategic decision-making.
•Perform variance analysis, comparing actual results to budget and forecasts, and providing explanations for any significant deviations.
•Identify trends and patterns in financial data, providing recommendations for improvement.
Budgeting:
•Develop and manage annual budgets, working with department heads to create realistic and achievable budgets.
•Track expenses and provide variance analysis, monitoring spending and identifying areas for potential cost savings.
•Forecast future financial performance based on current trends and projections.
Process Improvement:
•Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and increase efficiency, implementing changes to improve workflows and reduce manual effort.
•Evaluate and recommend new accounting software or tools to enhance financial management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
•Work closely with other departments (e.g., operations, sales, marketing) to ensure accurate financial reporting and support overall business objectives.
•Communicate effectively with non-financial personnel, explaining complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Other Responsibilities:
•Stay up-to-date on current accounting standards and regulations.
•Assist with special projects as needed.
•Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
Required Skills & Experience:
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
•Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience.
•Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
•Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
•Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Requirements:
A highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to manage financial records, perform reconciliations, assist with month/year-end close, conduct financial analysis, and contribute to budgeting.
Key Responsibilities:
•Manage QuickBooks (including Desktop version), ensuring accurate data entry and reporting.
•Perform bank and account reconciliations.
•Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
•Perform general accounting duties (A/P, A/R, expense reports).
•Conduct financial analysis and prepare reports.
•Contribute to budget development and management.
Required Skills & Experience:
•Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
•4+ years of relevant accounting experience.
•Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop, Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite.
•Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
•Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.