POSP: Staff Accountant I

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for performing various daily and monthly general accounting activities which include the creation of journal entries, preparation of supporting schedules and account reconciliations for various accounts such as cash, inventory, prepaid expenses, etc.

Responsibilities also include performing fluctuation analysis on variances in the financials, assisting in process improvements, process documentation, system migrations and integration projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.


* Prepare and enter journal entries


* Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end close processes


* Reconciliations of balance sheet accounts:
+ Inventory
+ Cash
+ Prepaid Expenses
+ Fixed Assets
+ Intercompany


* Preparation of supporting schedules


* Assist with sales tax and resale certificates


* Provide excellent customer service with internal and external customers


* Ad hoc reporting


* Performing other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE:


* Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required :
+ B.S.

in Accounting; or


* Minimum Experience required:
+ 1-3 years' experience in all areas of accounting, with an emphasis on inventory, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, reporting and variance analysis; or
+ Combination of applicable experience and education


* Skills required:
+ Strong understanding of GAAP
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
+ Sound planning, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
+ High level of proficiency in PC spreadsheets, relational databases and accounting systems
+ Team player who works productively with staff at all levels of the organization

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & AUTHORITY:


* Financial:
+ Regular access to bank or credit account information, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth
+ Individual is or will be a named signatory on the bank or credit card account of the employer and/or authorized to enter into financial contracts on the employer's behalf
+ Position affords access to confidential or proprietary information
+ Position affords regular access during the workday to the employer's, a customer's or a client's cash totaling at least $10,000

WORK ENVIRONMENT:


* Fast-paced office environment

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:


* Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Repetitive motion: Substantial movements of the w...