The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial procedures and confirming financial compliance. The staff accountant works with a variety of financial procedures, including month-end and year-end closings, accounts payable and receivable, tax returns, bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, forecasting and budgeting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIIES
Post transactions that directly affect internal and external financial statements.
Maintain prepaid insurance schedules
Completes CAM reconciliations
Analyze information and options by developing spreadsheets; reports; verifying information
Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files, reconciling accounts
Prepare payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts
Inspect account books for efficiency and accuracy
Organize and update financial records
Prepares monthly, quarterly & annual financial statements
Prepare documentation for external auditors
Perform monthly bank and petty cash reconciliations
Prepare tangible tax returns
Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
Protect organization's value by keeping confidential information
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed
Work amicably with others
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education or Formal Training:
High School Diploma or GED
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or another related field preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years previous related experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
· Strong mathematical and analytical skills
· Ability to think critically and solve problems
· Good problem-solving and time management skills
· Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
· Ability to read an analyze financial reports
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Knowledge of GAAP and/or a thorough grasp of accounting principals and economic theory
· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
· Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
· Experience working in a shared services center in a rapidly growing company or division with geographically dispersed business units
· Must be able to organize and manage multiple priorities in a timely and efficient manner
· Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices in a results-driven approach
· Excellent time and project management skills
· Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
· A high level of integrity and trust
· Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and procurement systems
Physical Demands:
Must be able to frequently move, stand, sit, bend, stoop, kneel or crouch. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally. The noise level of the work environment is quiet to moderate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Spring Hill, FL 34609: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
