Staff Accountant

Summary

Staff Accountant

 

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are looking for a detailed and results-driven Staff Accountant to prepare financial statements and analyze information from the general ledger system. Use this opportunity to showcase your strong Excel, reconciliation, and journal entries skills in order to assist in maintaining and providing full support to the Accounting team. As part of our winning team, you’ll receive top-tier training, competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package all with the opportunity for career growth.

 

Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

 

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate financial results by preparing the financial data for the closing of the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles.
• Protect the Company’s financial assets by reconciling the company’s bank accounts to the General ledger (GL) and preparing journal entries.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information preparing spreadsheets and reports.
• Perform expense report tracking administration (Concur) including; audit of reports on an as-needed basis.
• Assist with maintaining regional accounting records by complying with the company records retention policy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent job-related experience is required
• 1-3 years of experience in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Strong General Ledger (GL) management skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel

 

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

 

Position Summary

 

The Staff Accountant (SA) assists in preparation of general ledger entries in conformity with General Accepted Accounting principles for assigned offices within designated region.

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

 

General Ledger and Accounting Cycle

• Ensure accurate financial results by preparing the financial data for the closing of the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting cycles
• Document financial transactions by entering account information into General Ledger to  include; revenue and accounts receivable entry and general ledger reclassifications

Financial Data Analysis

• Protect the Company’s financial assets by reconciling the company’s bank accounts to the General ledger and preparing journal entries
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information preparing spreadsheets and reports
• Substantiate financial transactions by assisting with preparation of quarterly reconciliations
• Perform expense report tracking administration (Concur) including; audit of reports on a as needed basis

Prepare Trade or Miscellaneous Receivable Invoices

• Assist with maintaining regional accounting records by complying with the company records retention policy

Supervisory Responsibilities

 

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

 

Indirect Reports

 

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

 

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

• Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job 

Minimum Qualifications 

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in orde