Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Accountant will assist the Finance Manager in preparing timely and accurate financial information for use by all internal and external parties including executive management, board of directors and lenders. The Staff Accountant will perform activities covering materials and production costs, cost of sales, overhead, etc. The Staff Accountant will perform journal entries for month end close, calculate accruals, and prepare account reconciliations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform general ledger activities including journal entries, monthly closing tasks and preparation of monthly supporting schedules Reviews and checks general ledger postings on labor, material costs, operating expenses, inventory, and other adjustments impacting profit and loss Process invoices to customers. Process customer credit memos. Follow up with customers on short/overpayment of invoices and past due invoices Assist in accounts payable department entering invoices, obtaining approval, and processing payments Process accounts receivable deposits both physical checks and electronic deposits Process payroll for designated locations. Assist in the management of fixed asset schedules Extract, analyze and organize large amounts of data for reconciliation and work center recording Research and follow up on reconciling items found during reconciliation process Ensure that internal and external customers are provided with timely and accurate assistance Cross-train in other areas of the accounting department Work on special projects and prepare ad hoc reports Perform other duties as assigned by management