*Job Title: Staff Accountant*
The Staff Accountant will support the Finance & Accounting department of a small but growing manufacturer.
This position is responsible to keep precise records, ensure proper checks and balances, follow established internal controls, and maintain a high level of integrity in the operation.
ONLY FLORIDA RESIDENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED
*Key Responsibilities:*
* Reconcile bank accounts and credit card activity
* Assist with preparation of monthly trial balance
* Maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules
* Manage GL chart of accounts
* Collaborate with CFO and finance staff for the timely monthly close of financial books
* Ensure books and records are prepared and maintained in accordance with GAAP
* Analyze general ledger balances and sub-ledger reports for discrepancies
* Assist in maintaining a system of internal accounting controls which provide reasonable assurance to Management that all transactions are properly authorized and recorded.
* Prepare, review, and verify accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications
* Prepare reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts, including cash accounts, prepaid accounts, accruals and other.
* Set up new vendors, identify 1099 vendors, respond to vendor inquiries
* Special projects and analytical assistance as required.
* Performs other duties as assigned
*Key Competencies & Requirements:*
* Good working knowledge of Excel
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
* Experience using Sage or similar ERP system required
* 8+ years of general accounting experience (A/P, A/R, reconciliations, monthly closings, accruals)
*Skills Required:*
* Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
* Working knowledge of basic financial statements, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchase order, and inventory in a manufacturing environment
* Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
* Must have experience with reconciliations.
* Able to easily shift priorities.
* Regularly interact with colleagues, vendors and/or outside entities.
* Able to effectively present information and respond to questions in both one-on-one situations and group meetings.
* Solid understanding of how data interacts between all the modules of an ERP system, particularly purchasing, inventory, work order, receiving, etc.
* Experience with processing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Expense Reports, and recording journal entries.
* Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
* Attention to detail and strong work ethic.
* Excellent written and oral communications skills.
* Good organization skills with an ability to think ahead to anticipate issues.
* Self-motivated and independent.
* Ability to anticipate problems and propose solutions.
* Analytical Thinking.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.
00 - $65,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 8 years
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Accounting: 8 years (Required)
Work Location: In person