Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities for clients.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits and disbursements.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts and other financial accounts.
• 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.
• Files payroll and sales tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, strongly preferred.
• At least three years of related experience required.
• Certified in QuickBooks Online, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance