Staff Accountant

Summary of Responsibilities

• Process general accounting transactions and activities
• Review and analyze large amounts of data utilizing excel skills and pivot tables
• Maintain and reconcile bank accounts
• Review P&L and prepare accruals at month-end
• Complete tasks timely with minimal guidance
• Performs account analysis and reconciliation at month end
• Executes functions that assist in maintaining a timely close
• Participate in year-end audit

Essential Functions

• Responsible for timely and accurate completion of monthly analysis and reconciliations for GL accounts.
• Document and process accounting transactions in accordance with Company policies and procedures to support an accurate and timely month-end close process, including journal entry preparation.
• Participate in year-end audit, completing requests on a timely basis as needed.
• Provides support to other teams to help improve business processes and systems.
• Assist with the preparation of ad-hoc analysis and financial reporting to management, as requested.
• Work to review current processes and recommend/develop improvements to support the business.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities, as needed.

Experience Requirements 

• At least 1-2 years’ experience in an Accountant role
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Prior work experience with a company that is multi-location and preferably retail
• Apply analytical thinking to accounting and finance principles
• Good communication skills
• Intermediate Excel skills required

Educational Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting; CPA or CPA-track a plus

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards
• Microsoft D365 accounting system and IBM reporting software knowledge, a plus
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP formulas; some experience with Microsoft Access helpful
• Ability to:
  • Handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines
  • Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in a dynamically changing environment
  • Works collaboratively with others to accomplish goals
  • Evaluate and improve financial processes and accelerate the monthly closing
  • Challenge the status quo
  • Enhance quality of accounting transactions and management reporting
  • Demonstrate high level of integrity in job performance
  • Maintain a professional relationship with internal and external customers
  • Detail oriented and organized

Working Conditions

• Flexible Work Environment Policy allows up to one day a week work-from-home with manager approval
• Occasional overtime required throughout the year, especially at month end and peak seasons
• Minimal safety hazards