staff accountant

Job details Summary Spherion $60,000

• $75,000 per year Permanent 8:00 AM
• 5:00 PM Industry accounting & auditing (Business and Financial Operations Occupations) Reference number S_175071 Job details The Staff Accountant will be part of the day-to-day accounting engine of the company.

The main responsibilities will include but are not limited to managing A/R and A/P processes, assisting with payroll, supporting month-end procedures to allow for timely financial statement preparation, full ownership of sales tax certificate maintenance & compliance, and supporting inventory control & costing. ...

Responsibilities:

• Manage Accounts Receivable:

  customer invoicing, credit memos, monthly statements, collections, cash applications, check scanning, ACH payment reconciliation, and past-due customer communications
• Assist with

Accounts Payable:

vendor invoice processing, payment runs (ACH/check/wire), 1099 tracking, and vendor communication

• Calculate bi-weekly Excise Tax liabilities & prepare quarterly Excise Tax filings
• Collect, validate, and maintain sales tax resale/exemption certificates for all wholesale customers; ensure compliance across multiple states. Full ownership of Avalara software organization & management
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and related journal entries when needed
• Perform daily accounting activities including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and credit card reconciliations
• Assist with inventory accounting (COGS, standard costing, variances, and annual physical inventory)
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting schedules (prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation)
• Assist the Senior Accountant with rectifying balance sheet & income statement accounts as needed
• Support month-end/closing duties
• Assist with annual audit, workers compensation audits, tax preparation, and sales/use tax filings as needed
• Help document and improve accounting processes and internal controls as the company scales
• Collaborate with sales and warehouse teams on customer-related accounting issues, when appropriate
• Identify and undertake projects and/or processes that will result in a more streamlined accounting system for the company Working hours: 8:00 AM
• 5:00

PM Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
• 2-5 years of full-cycle accounting experience preferred (manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, or inventory-intensive businesses helpful)
• Prior exposure to multi-state sales tax exemption certificate management is very beneficial
• Familiarity with sales tax nexus rules, registering with states to remit sales tax, and VDA rules preferred

Education:

High School Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience managing both A/R and A/P
• Experience assisting with payroll processing
• Strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills; experience with ERP or accounting systems (SAGE 100) highly desired
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and work independently when appropriate Apply now at www.

spherion.com/apply/75034 Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more The Staff Accountant will be part of the day-to-day accounting engine of the company. The main responsibilities will include but are not limited to managing A/R and A/P processes, assisting with payroll, supporting month-end procedures to allow for timely financial statement preparation, full ownership of sales tax certificate maintenance & compliance, and supporting inventory control & costing.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Accounts Receivable:

  customer invoicing, credit memos, monthly statements, collections, cash applications, check scanning, ACH payment reconciliation, and past-due customer communications
• Assist with

Accounts Payable:

vendor invoice processing, payment runs (ACH/check/wire), 1099 tracking, and vendor communication

• Calculate bi-weekly Excise Tax liabilities & prepare quarterly Excise Tax filings
• Collect, validate, and maintain sales tax resale/exemption certificates for all wholesale customers; ensure compliance across multiple states. Full ownership of Avalara software organization & management
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and related journal entries when needed ...
• Perform daily accounting activities including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and credit card reconciliations
• Assist with inventory accounting (COGS, standard costing, variances, and annual physical inventory)
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting schedules (prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation)
• Assist the Senior Accountant with rectifying balance sheet & income statement accounts as needed
• Support month-end/closing duties
• Assist with annual audit, workers compensation audits, tax preparation, and sales/use tax filings as needed
• Help document and improve accounting processes and internal controls as the company scales
• Collaborate with sales and warehouse teams on customer-related accounting issues, when appropriate
• Identify and undertake projects and/or processes that will result in a more streamlined accounting system for the company Working hours: 8:00 AM
• 5:00

PM Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
• 2-5 years of full-cycle accounting experience preferred (manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, or inventory-intensive businesses helpful)
• Prior exposure to multi-state sales tax exemption certificate management is very beneficial
• Familiarity with sales tax nexus rules, registering with states to remit sales tax, and VDA rules preferred

Education:

High School Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience managing both A/R and A/P
• Experience assisting with payroll processing
• Strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills; experience with ERP or accounting systems (SAGE 100) highly desired
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and work independently when appropriate Apply now at www.

spherion.com/apply/75034 Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show less Show more key responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Receivable:

  customer invoicing, credit memos, monthly statements, collections, cash applications, check scanning, ACH payment reconciliation, and past-due customer communications
• Assist with

Accounts Payable:

vendor invoice processing, payment runs (ACH/check/wire), 1099 tracking, and vendor communication

• Calculate bi-weekly Excise Tax liabilities & prepare quarterly Excise Tax filings
• Collect, validate, and maintain sales tax resale/exemption certificates for all wholesale customers; ensure compliance across multiple states. Full ownership of Avalara software organization & management
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and related journal entries when needed
• Perform daily accounting activities including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and credit card reconciliations
• Assist with inventory accounting (COGS, standard costing, variances, and annual physical inventory
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting schedules (prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, depreciation
• Assist the Senior Accountant with rectifying balance sheet & income statement accounts as needed
• Support month-end/closing duties
• Assist with annual audit, workers compensation audits, tax preparation, and sales/use tax filings as needed
• Help document and improve accounting processes and internal controls as the company scales
• Collaborate with sales and warehouse teams on customer-related accounting issues, when appropriate
• Identify and undertake projects and/or processes that will result in a more streamlined accounting system for the company experience 1-4 years skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
• 2-5 years of full-cycle accounting experience preferred (manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, or inventory-intensive businesses helpful
• Prior exposure to multi-state sales tax exemption certificate management is very beneficial
• Familiarity with sales tax nexus rules, registering with states to remit sales tax, and VDA rules preferred qualifications
• Hands-on experience managing both A/R and A/P
• Experience assisting with payroll processing
• Strong GAAP knowledge and Excel skills; experience with ERP or accounting systems (SAGE 100) highly desired
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and work independently when appropriate education High School share this job.

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