STAFF ACCOUNTANT – TEMP TO HIRE

Job Summary

We are seeking a Staff Accountant with strong accounts receivable, collections, and general ledger experience.  Under general supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant will assist with the completion of various accounts receivable tasks, monthly accounting close, year-end audit, preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.  The position requires the ability to recognize and implement internal controls and efficiency improvements within the department. 

Candidates should have previous experience in a position that involved working with collections in high volumes requiring excellent and articulate persuasive skills as well as demonstrated ability to define and solve billing discrepancies or problem accounts while maintaining a professional relationship with customers.
 
Job Description

• Responsible for the entire process of accounts receivable: invoicing, collecting, and applying bank deposits
• Resolve collection issues by examining customer payment history and coordinating persistent contact with collections department
• Generate A/R Aging report and collection updates for weekly department meeting
• Post customer payments by recording checks, wires, or ACH deposits
• Conduct customer credit checks
• Assist with banking needs
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations and analysis including bank reconciliations, fixed assets, notes payable, accruals, prepaids and others
• Prepare sales and use tax forms
• Prepare property tax forms
• Assist with standard and adjusting general ledger journal entries
• Assist with preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements
• Assist with preparation of annual audit and quarterly review schedules
• Assist with annual tax preparation
• Complete special projects as necessary

Minimum Requirements

• Self-starter with 1-2 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must follow varied standardized accounting procedures and practices
• Motivated, detail-oriented, and able to perform at high levels in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Office