Staff Accountant

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant position is responsible for serving as a team leader in the accounting department and ensuring the department creates accurate and timely financial records for the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards
• Develops and implements systems throughout the department for the maintenance of financial records, making use of current technologies.
• Maintain depreciation schedules and other balance sheet supporting work papers.
• Develops and implements systems throughout the department for the maintenance of financial records, making use of current technologies.
• Creates forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel.
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Assist outside auditors with yea-end review
• Must have regular and predictable attendance

OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

•  Comply with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.
•  Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent number of years of experience plus five years of accounting experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• CPA designation

REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)

• Must be detail oriented
• Must have high level of accuracy 
• Must display ethical conduct and maintain confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

OTHER INFORMATION

• The essential job functions and major job functions are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the job functions that an individual will be required or expected to perform.  
• Position Descriptions may be changed or revised by the Company from time to time at its sole discretion.

This Position Description is not intended to guarantee, and does not guarantee, ongoing employment or employment for a definite term, either in this position or with the Company. Absent an enforceable written contract to the contrary, and to the fullest extent allowed by federal, state and local law, an employee’s employment relationship with the Company is at-will.