Summary:
The Staff Accountant will support the organization by preparing monthly financial statements for multiple entities, which includes but not limited to, budget to actual comparison analysis, journal entry preparation, bank reconciliation, and general ledger account reconciliations. Serves as backup support for other roles in the accounting department.
Responsibilities:
•Maintain accounting systems to properly record financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and with adequate internal controls
•Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, and analyze account postings necessary to complete monthly close for multiple companies
•Collect, review, code, and post credit card receipts
•Maintain fixed asset records for book and tax reporting
•Timely completion of monthly accounting close and monthly financial reporting for multiple companies
•Maintain budget-to-actual comparisons for multiple companies
•Assist with year-end audit planning and preparation
•Maintain a current understanding of financial applications and reporting tools
•Serve as a backup resource within the accounting department as needed
•Identify opportunities, develop, and implement process improvement initiatives
•Timely preparation and filing of tax & compliance reports
Skills and Experience:
•Proven accounting and financial statement preparation experience required
•Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
•Able to quickly learn and understand our various accounting software, including but not limited to Sage Intacct and QuickBooks
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize