Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master’s or MBA desirable.
5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
Familiarity with GAAP and standard accounting processes.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Experience with general accounting ERP software and Excel.
Professional demeanor with customer service orientation.
Eagerness to learn and develop skills.
Responsibilities
Prepare journal entries with all necessary backup documentation.
Complete monthly GL account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
Track and reconcile customer postage transactions.
Manage treasury functions including cash application and bank reconciliations.
Support Accounts Payable and Receivable tasks as needed.
Cross-train in Job Costing functions to broaden expertise.
Collaborate with departments to ensure accurate financial data collection.
Participate in the timely monthly close process by preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
Assist in monthly income statement variance analysis and reporting.
Respond to auditor data requests during the annual audit process.
Prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Support accounting and finance with special projects.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental interaction.
Exposure to various accounting functions enhancing skill set.
Engagement in special projects adding to professional experience.
Full Job Description
The Lead Staff Accountant will be part of our client's Corporate Accounting team and will assist with preparing deliverables critical to the Company's accounting close cycle, financial reporting and compliance with GAAP. Attention to detail and good analytical skills are essential. The candidate must possess a strong desire to learn, grow and refine their skills while providing enhancement to the current accounting function.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparation of journal entries, including all appropriate back-up information
Completing monthly GL account reconciliations, researching reconciling items as needed
Tracking postage transactions and preparing customer postage reconciliations
Treasury management including some cash application and bank reconciliations
Assist/Back up Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
Cross train on Job Costing functions
Collaborates with other departments to facilitate the timely and accurate receipt of financial data
Participates in various aspects of monthly close process including timely journal entry and balance sheet reconciliation preparation
Assisting with monthly income statement variance analysis and reporting
Responding to data requests from auditors during annual audit
Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal and external stakeholders
Supporting Accounting and Finance functions with special projects and tasks as needed
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required. Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, MBA or related area is highly desirable.
5+ years of relevant accounting experience
Working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting processes and procedures
Attention to detail and good analytical skills
General accounting ERP software and Excel experience
Professional, customer service minded, and comfortable interacting with various members of the company
