Staff Accountant Job Locations US-Hazard Requisition ID 2024-31899 # of Openings 1 Category Business Professional Community System-Hazard Posted Date 4 weeks ago(9/24/2024 1:50 PM) Position Type Regular Full-Time Department Fiscal/Accounting Shift Day Shift Overview

The Staff Accountant is accountable for the timely and accurate preparation and maintenance of the financial statements. This responsibility encompasses all accounts on the organization’s Balance Sheets and Income Statements.

Responsibilities

Prepares and evaluates the monthly financial statement, related exhibits and accompanying memorandums in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles.

 

Accurately reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts on a timely basis as defined by the Controller.

 

Prepares schedules used by various auditors in their determination of the accuracy of accounting records.

 

Prepares month-end financial package including miscellaneous reports and related exhibits.

 

May prepare various tax returns and financial surveys.

 

May review and approve assigned invoices for accuracy and payment.

May assist in budget preparation.

 

May work as a back-up to other teammates as needed.

 

Assists in development and maintenance of policies and procedures related to the general ledger function.

May perform duties in the cash function of the organization.

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A minimum of three to five years accounting experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.

Must have solid background preparing monthly financial statements and reconciling asset and liability accounts, preparing tax returns and various other accounting functions.

 

Must possess strong organizational, technical, analytical and communication skills.

 

Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Lawson preferred.