The Staff Accountant will contribute to the management of the company’s financial affairs by preparing and maintaining financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
Essential Functions:
Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and prepares variance analysis report from budget and prior month
Maintains the general ledger by performing month-end and year-end closing processes such as journal entries, accruals, and G/L reconciliations.
Validates all month end reconciliations are completed during the accounting close.
Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
Assist in regulatory compliance and reporting by filing required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in implementing changes to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Assists in monthly closings and reconciliation of credit card statements
Prepares analysis of accounts, as required
Assists with special projects, as necessary
Compares bank G/L to bank transactions weekly
Compiles statistics and prepares various reports
Assists as necessary in all areas within the financial department
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to use independent thought in resolving/completing the analysis of financial transactions within the general ledger.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP or similar ERP systems, a plus.
Problem Solving/Analysis
Organizational Skills
Communication Proficiency
Critical Thinking
Confidentiality
Sound Judgement
Professionalism
Thoroughness
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, preferred.
At least three to four years of related experience required.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Accounting
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