Staff Accountant

Position Summary

This position is responsible and accountable for maintenance of financial records in accordance with company policy, GAAP, state, and federal tax regulations. This includes the following areas of responsibility: reconciliation of various general ledger accounts in conjunction with the month-end close, maintenance and booking of prepaid expense and prepaid insurance, intercompany reconciliation and related intercompany accounting, assisting with the monthly close process, internal and external reporting as requested, maintaining and monitoring receivables and escheat accounts, and other areas of responsibility as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor. 

This position directly interfaces with department managers and other employees within the company, external auditors, other external vendors/service providers, and other Finance personnel.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Manage, maintain, and reconcile the prepaid insurance and prepaid expense accounts.
• Book appropriate entries related to prepaid insurance, prepaid expenses, and other receivables,
• Manage, maintain, and reconcile the Intercompany accounts.
• Manage accounts placed on Escheat and make necessary reporting according to state policies.
• Process financial close duties in a timely and accurate manner (including completion of all assigned balance sheet account reconciliations).
• Provide various other financial analysis and reporting as requested by the Accounting Supervisor.
• Support financial audit activities and ensure that all the data requested is reasonable and provided promptly.
• Document internal control policies and procedures in areas of responsibility. Assist the Accounting Supervisor, Assistant Controller and Controller with the implementation of various new internal control policies and procedures.
• Continuously strive to improve processes, service quality to internal and external customers, and employee relations.
• Adheres specifically to all company policies and procedures, Federal and State regulations, and laws. 
• Display dedication to position responsibilities and achieve assigned goals and objectives.
• Always represent the Company in a professional manner and appearance.
• Understand and internalize the Company’s purpose, display loyalty to the Company and its organizational values.
• Display enthusiasm and dedication to learning how to be more effective on the job and share knowledge with others.
• Work effectively with co-workers, internal and external customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keep commitments; keep others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; address problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; address others by name, title, or other respectful identifier, and; respect the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.
• Comply with the policies and procedures stated in the Injury and Illness Prevention Program by always working in a safe manner and immediately reporting any injury, safety hazard, or program violation.
• Ensure conduct is consistent with all Compliance Program Policies and procedures when engaging in any activity on behalf of the company. Immediately report any concerns or violations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Required Education:

• B