START
Staff Accountant
START, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228
Job Summary
The Staff Accountant provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; preparing financial statements and participating and increasing best practices within the finance department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparing consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger systems; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.Assists with Office Administration and Management.Minimum Requirements
Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Related field.3-5 years of Accounting experience.Reporting SkillsDeadline oriented and detailed person.Excellent time management skills.Ability to hold information confidential.Ability to work independently, takes initiative, and handles a variety of activities concurrently.Ability to anticipate challenges, plan for solutions, and work within existing structures to overcome barriers.Intermediate level of proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office Suites applications.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Limited travel capacityQuickbooks/ Quickbooks Pro or other equivalent accounting software.Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory experience
The Staff Accountant provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; preparing financial statements and participating and increasing best practices within the finance department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparing consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger systems; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.Assists with Office Administration and Management.Minimum Requirements
Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Related field.3-5 years of Accounting experience.Reporting SkillsDeadline oriented and detailed person.Excellent time management skills.Ability to hold information confidential.Ability to work independently, takes initiative, and handles a variety of activities concurrently.Ability to anticipate challenges, plan for solutions, and work within existing structures to overcome barriers.Intermediate level of proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office Suites applications.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Limited travel capacityQuickbooks/ Quickbooks Pro or other equivalent accounting software.Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory experience