Staff Accountant

General Job Description: This position is responsible for assisting in the preparation of the monthly financial statements, year-end audit, and department operations.  This position will be preparing and inputting journal entries, analyzing and reconciling general ledger accounts, and other projects directed by the team.  Communicate and interact with Department Heads, Purchasing, and other department personnel regarding the accounting and financial matters relevant to their projects and departments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):

• Assist with preparing monthly financial statements, management reporting and analysis.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Book monthly journal entries.
• Assist with fixed asset and inventory modules.
• Assist management in banking functions and operations
• Perform daily cash deposit and batch posting
• Assist with Business License filing and other tax support
• Assist in the preparation of monthly sales incentive statement by region and department
• Assist in the management and maintenance of salesperson bonus accounts
• Assist management in analyzing actual results, variance analysis of budget vs. actuals, forecasting the future, and monitoring large projects actual to estimated results.
• Contribute with continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes and financial close.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager (i.e. special projects).

Additional Skills/Abilities Preferred, but Not Required:

• Minimum 2-5 years accounting experience in accounting with a private/accounting department.  Public (Big 4)/audit experience a plus
• Four-year business/accounting degree or equivalent experience required
• Strong understanding and ability to apply GAAP.
• Experience in preparing monthly financial statements and account reconciliations.
• Budgeting, forecasting and analytical experience a plus.
• Strong follow-through on all projects; ability to multi-task and bring projects to timely completion.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and commitment to accuracy and quality, while meeting goals and deadlines.
• Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Excel & comfortable using formulas (Pivot tables, macros, vlookups, etc.)
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Software (ERP) – 
  • Oracle, JDE, Great Plains, Cognos Business Intelligence
• Ability to collaborate with both the project managers and other department personnel in improving business processes and financial controls.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to handle various projects in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to interact positively and effectively in a team setting
• Construction accounting experience preferred but not required. 

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging,