Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting department in the handling of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations (balance sheet, banking and P&L), fixed asset accounting, processing of expense reports, ad hoc reporting and audits. This role ensures that procedures and practices promote safety and soundness to mitigate fraud or inaccurate reporting utilizing independent judgment and expertiseReports ToAssistant ControllerCoordinate and participate in the monthly close process including: Preparing monthly journal entries (depreciation, payroll, prepaids, etc.), completing account reconciliations and updating various monthly financial reportsMaintain accrual schedules (Accrued Expenses, Prepaid, etc.) to complete timely recognition of revenue and expensePerform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts; complete reconciliations of expense accounts for reviewing financial resultsMaintain fixed assets in the subledger by ensuring proper departmental expense and appropriate depreciationSet up and maintain vendor account information for Accounts PayableAnalyze P&L to ensure accuracy and predict future results; ability to concisely explain results to leadershipReview, audit and record employee expense reports in the general ledgerAbility to work in multiple systems and learn new systems as processes are improvedPrepare supporting documentation and analytical information for external auditorsOverall focus on process improvement, challenging the status quo and creating efficienciesAbility to work cross functionally to solve business problems and ensuring proper accounting policies and proceduresPrepare and file State/Local filings as requiredPassionate about documenting procedures for cross training and backfill coverageOther duties as assignedBachelor's degree in finance or accountingCPA preferred but not required1-3 years of accounting experienceAdvanced Excel skills required, including: VLOOKUP, SUMIFS and Pivot TablesStrong communication and organization skillsDemonstrated time management skills with the ability to meet deadlinesAbility to work well with a team, but can manage their workload independentlyEnthusiastic, adaptable, and see challenges as an opportunity to growExperience in Sage 300, TRUX, Platform, Tower, QuickBooks would be valuable in this rolePhysical Demands / Environmental FactorsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hearOccasionally required to stand and walkMust frequently lift and/or move up to 10 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusSome regional travel required