Staff Accountant

Job Summary: The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. Supervisory Responsibilities: Assist Accounting Assistants if necessary Duties/Responsibilities: Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements. Maintains the general ledger. Reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books. Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks. Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections. Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts. Gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit. Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies. Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software. Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. Ability to correctly prepare tax reports. Excel and QuickBooks experience preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, required. 1-2 years of related experience required (internship experience is included)