Staff Accountant

Job Summary

This position is for a Staff Accountant on our Corporate shared services accounting team and will report to the Corporate Accounting Manager.

The individual in this role will be responsible for various general accounting duties with a focus on cash and vendor maintenance.Qualifications


* This is an entry level position, no prior experience required but 1+ year of accounting experience preferred.


* Knowledge of accrual basis accounting and basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


* Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, advanced formulas like vlookup/pivot tables a plus.


* Strong organization and time management skills to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines.


* Position is data entry heavy, accuracy and attention to detail a must.

Education


* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar field required.

Qualifications


* This is an entry level position, no prior experience required but 1+ year of accounting experience preferred.


* Knowledge of accrual basis accounting and basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


* Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, advanced formulas like vlookup/pivot tables a plus.


* Strong organization and time management skills to manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines.


* Position is data entry heavy, accuracy and attention to detail a must.

Education


* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar field required.

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for a range of accounting and clerical tasks with a focus on accounting for multiple cash accounts and supporting vendor records and maintenance.

This position will ensure the needs of the company and vendors are consistently met in a timely manner while working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:


* Be responsible for all aspects of vendor records and maintenance, such as:
+ Documenting all new vendor setups or maintenance requests
+ Verifying accuracy of new vendor documentation
+ Processing vendor changes in multiple ERP systems
+ Communicating changes with vendors and end users as needed


* Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts and resolve reconciling items within a timely manner.


* Prepare and distribute weekly reporting for companywide freight costs and record the corresponding monthly journal entry.


* Perform weekly check run including printing and mailing checks.


* Assist in month-end close processes including preparing and recording journal entries, preparing schedules to allocate costs to multiple divisions, and other duties as assigned.


* As needed, support the Corporate accounting team through ad-hoc reporting, data entry, or other administrative tasks.

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for a range of accounting and clerical ...