A Staff Accountant is a mid-level accounting professional responsible for supporting financial operations, maintaining accurate records, and assisting senior accountants with reporting and reconciliations.
Responsibilities for staff accountant
· Prepare and Post Daily POS revenue
· Prepare and Post Daily Banking Transactions
· Monthly reconciliations of bank accounts
· Calculate and prepare monthly rebate invoices
· Prepare, record and reconcile monthly credit card statements
· Maintain and reconcile note payables to schedules
· Maintain and record monthly prepaid and accrual schedules
· Work with HR to reconcile Health Insurance and record monthly expenses
· Review payroll journal entries and monthly accrual
· Assist with accounts receivable collections
· Assist with annual audit
· Support Accounts Payable
· Back-up to Payroll
· Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SOX controls
Qualifications for Staff Accountant
· Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred
· Minimum of 2 - 4 years of experience as a staff accountant
· Experience working with a multi-location company preferred
· Proficient in use of accounting software (QuickBooks, Bill.com, RAMP and POS systems)
· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
· Excellent working knowledge of accounting processes
· Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
· Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
· Strong organizational and time management skills
· Ability to work independently and in a team environment
· Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
· High attention to detail and accuracy