Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Director of Accounting

Status: Exempt

Date: Nov 2023

Broad Functions: The staff accountant position is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects, investigating variances, approving expenses, and ensuring that project billings are issued to customers and payments collected.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:  

1. Responsible for the compliance of policies and procedures for the accounting department
2. Prepare information from the general ledger system and from departments.
3. Maintain and balance verifying data.
4. Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
5. Prepare accruals for expenses; assign account numbers; request disbursements and reconcile accounts.
6. Implement accounting procedures and challenge current procedures to recommend changes.
7. Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills and Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or equivalent) 
2. 5 years of accounting experience 
3. Thorough knowledge of general accounting principles and theories
4. Proficient in MS word, Excel, and Power Point software programs
5. Broad conceptual judgment, initiative, and ability to deal with complex accounting issues.
6. Excellent reporting skills
7. Must have excellent time management skills and have a sense of urgency. 
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

EEOC Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, or veteran status.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. This position is performed within an office environment whose duties are primarily performed behind a desk. Employees in these positions frequently operate a computer, read and write, and interact with others in person, over the phone, and via other devices. They move about within the office to access file cabinets, documents, office machinery, and other equipment. They may also have to do some light lifting of supplies and materials from time to time. Occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs.