Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Purpose:

The GL Staff Accountant is responsible for the maintenance of general ledger accounts. This individual is accountable for the timely preparation of monthly journal entries and the reconciliation of the accounts and related schedules. The position reports to the Controller and will work on some tasks directly with the CFO.

Duties and Tasks/Essential Functions:

• Oversee and manage the Accounts Payable including but not limited to Vendor SubLedger reconciliation; PO Accrual monthly reconciliation; assisting with resolving vendor issues and questions
• Monthly Close GL journal entries (accruals, reversing, adjusting, recurring)
• Bank Reconciliations
• Cash and Debt Report
• Fixed Assets and Depreciation
• Interest Expense Accruals
• Insurance Accruals and Other Prepaid Accounts Management
• Intercompany Accounts Journal Entries and Reconciliation
• Monthly/Quarterly Sales & Use Tax returns

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance with ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must be able to adapt and understand different software systems to enable efficient data gathering and analysis.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data effectively.
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative team building skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills
• A self-starter who can work independently under minimal supervision
• Ability to handle tasks and responsibilities to consistently meet objectives and deadlines

Required Experience

• 2-3 years Microsoft Dynamics GP experience is preferred
• Project Cost accounting experience is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills to include Pivot Tables, IF and VLookup formulas
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience

Additional Information

This is an opportunity we are looking to hire asap, please apply soon!  

**This role is preferably contract to hire**