STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Description

SUMMARY:

• Responsible for a variety of accounting tasks, including managing accounts payable, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and company policies. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within the accounting and finance team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process and review invoices for accuracy and completeness, ensuring proper coding and approval.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Maintain vendor files and ensure all documentation is up to date.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends and variances.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up-to-date and follow up on outstanding invoices
• Calculate and prepare reporting for commissions for the sales team monthly.
• Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including 1099s.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Judgement - Must display willingness to make decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment within policies and delegation of authority; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the actual work environment is usually quiet. However, when in the plant, the noise level is usually louder.