Job Summary
The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and reconciling bank statements. They assist with budget preparation and financial audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills to support the financial operations of the organization.
Education and Experience
Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance or 5 years of relevant finance industry work history
Proficiency in Sage 100 accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge
Accounting - Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial markets, online banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, and their applications.
Skills
Basic Skills
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Technical Skills
Accounting Operations – Enter customer invoice, vendor invoice and internal purchase order data into an accounting system to facilitate the proper documenting of company financial records. Organize and process employee timesheets to allow for bi-weekly payroll.
Email and verbal communication with customers and vendors.
Systems Analysis - Determining if the current accounting system is optimized for review and accuracy. Then analyze if changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect process outcomes.
Resource Management Skills
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others in order to complete tasks on predefined deadlines.
Primary Job Duties
Enter and organize customer invoice, vendor invoice and internal purchase order data.
Prepare and examine financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
Support audits and tax filings.
Maintain and update accounting records and files.
Analyze financial data and provide insights to management.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
