Staff Accountant

Provides the accounting management team with the financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; ensures that transactions meets regulatory and compliance control and works closely with accounting team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares general ledger entries (journal entries) with a strong attention to detail in maintaining records and files, and assist with monthly and year-end close processes.
• Supports the monthly close process with emphasis on continuous improvement in striving to make tasks better and perform research and documentation of accounting processes.
• In performing the account reconciliations, it may be imperative to handle certain analytics during end of month and annual accounting closes.
• Maintains and balances an EDI systems tie out by inputting and verifying the data.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in recording transactional entries, documents and review of monthly financial reports of cost centers as assigned.
• Assists with the internal and external audit schedules. Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities required for this role.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Some travel may be expected for this role.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in accounting required, plus 1 year related experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively meet deadlines. CPA candidate a plus.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, members, employees of the organization, customers, and the general public.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, etc. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to develop and interpret business graphs.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

Must possess a specific level of communication skill both verbal and written. Have demonstrated personnel management skills including, but not limited to, the ability to evaluate staff performance and provide direction, is highly desirable. Ability to work in a multi-task environment taking into account various external factors and to communicate efficiently and accurately to both managers/supervisors and subordinate staff.

Must be computer literate with knowledge and experience in word processing and spreadsheet softwares. Ability to learn and use association specific software.

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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.