Staff Accountant

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assigned general accounting activities in the general ledger, accounts payable, or accounts receivable. The accountant also provides support in creating operating statements, balance sheets, or other compliance-related reports and consults with internal and/or external groups to obtain or provide accounting data.

Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of various factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal/external working relationships.

Essential Responsibilities:

The following essential functions represent the primary work performed; however, other responsibilities could be expected that are not detailed here but fall within the scope of this role.

• Develops, implements and/or maintains one or more accounting systems such as journal entries, general ledger, AR/AP, and revenue or bank reconciliation
• Reviews and interprets financial reporting requirements, rules, and regulations
• Balances books and prepares profit and loss, cash flow, income and balance sheet statements for month end close
• Monitors and develops monthly reports of revenues and expenditures for projects
• Provides record of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions
• Prepare monthly sales and use taxes
• Complete consolidations and eliminations
• May assist in the setup of processes and procedures that properly capture, track and report revenue, including deferred revenue, in accordance with the company revenue recognition policy
• May generate revenue reports for internal and/or external use
• May interpret reports and records for managers/stakeholders
• May be involved in reviewing, tracking and maintaining billing information in the financial systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and other accounting regulations
• Process contract reports for state and government, as necessary
• Manage expense reporting process and associated reporting
• Support annual audit process
• Create and maintain 13-week cash flow forecast to ensure adequate balances are maintained to address current needs

• Contribute to AP process including reviewing ACH transfers and check requests to ensure vendor payments are made within terms

Minimum Skills, Abilities, and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or the equivalent amount of training and hands-on experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position
• 2+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing accounting
• Strong business and financial acumen and ability to think strategically to contribute toward organizational planning
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present ideas and deliverables to internal and external stakeholders
• Proven track record of implementing and executing continuous improvement projects and leading organizational transformation
• Creative and results-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate with others to identify and solve issues, make proactive recommendations, and lead through influence
• Self-directed work style, able to work autonomously, prioritize and deliver results

Technology and Systems:

• ERP system knowledge, Infor Visual preferred
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word and Outlook