Job Description
PURPOSE
The Staff Accountant position plays a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity and contributes to the fiscal health of the organization through meticulous accounting practices. This role is instrumental in executing a range of general accounting functions, including but not limited to, preparing month-end close journal entries, ensuring accurate balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliations, and conducting thorough analyses during the month-end close.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Essential functions:
- Prepare month-end close journal entries
- Complete balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliations and analysis during month-end close as assigned
- Perform close administration – maintain journal entry checklist, account reconciliation checklist, & secondary review checklist
- Account review and analysis throughout the month and posting of transactions
- General ledger integrity reports and validations
- Prepare state and local tax filings, licenses, and registrations for business operations
- Perform cash management functions, including but not limited to daily bank deposits, weekly payment processing, & research on transactions
- Record property transactions including but not limited to rent and related expenses, utilities, insurance, and other transactions on a weekly and monthly basis as necessary
- Perform lease administration and review in accordance with ASC 842
- Manage property and equipment, goodwill, and intangibles
- Oversee expense report and purchasing card processes
- Cross-train with other accountants to ensure flow of tasks
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Preferably one to two years of experience.
- CPA or CPA eligible (preferred but not required): .
Competencies:
- Attention to accuracy and detail required.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment as we are a growing company.
- Individuals must be able to work as part of a team, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be an adept problem solver, and have the flexibility to handle changing priorities.