Staff Accountant

Community Concierge Services - Staff Accountant:

The Staff Accountant will perform various accounting, bookkeeping, and financial analysis duties, including recording financial transactions, reviewing financial statements, evaluating and implementing new accounting systems, assisting with tax information requests from external advisors, and recommending / implementing accounting best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cash basis, accrual basis, and US GAAP financial accounting. Duties will include but are not limited to monthly financial review, audit preparation for future audits, general ledger entries and month end close entries, fixed asset accounting, and other related activities.

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in either Accounting and/or Finance. It will be a plus for the candidate to have a CPA with working knowledge of Quickbooks for Business as well as an understanding of month end close processes.

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs including Intuit Quickbooks.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field required
• At least two years of related experience required, including US GAAP financial accounting, maintaining cash and accrual basis books, and accounting for fixed assets and depreciation.

• CPA
• Additional Accounting-related Certificates or Certifications

• Prepares stand alone and consolidated financial statements by gathering and analyzing financial data and information (utilizing Quickbooks and other systems). These include Profit and Loss (Income) Statements, Balance Sheets, and Statement of Cash Flows.
• Reviews and updates monthly financials entries to ensure accuracy and US GAAP compliance.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files as well as reconciling accounts.
• Maintains both Cash and Accrual Basis financial statements.
• Prepares and enters month end closing entries.
• Completes month end financial and bank reconciliations.
• Prepares and participates in annual audit processes.
• Registers for state tax / business license accounts and maintains legal documentation (e.g., working with registered agent).
• Assists HR with state payroll tax accounts and questions.
• Assists with tax information requests from external advisors for tax preparation purposes.
• Assists with financial support on acquisitions / related accounting and establishment of books.
• Develops and implements US GAAP compliant accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This role requires availability up to five (5) days in office per week as needed.