Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Basic Function:
The staff accountant position will work under the supervision of a controller. This
position will maintain financial reports, records and general ledgers, prepare and analyze budgets and
perform general bookkeeping. This position will also be responsible for billing activities, such as
accounts payable and accounts receivable.

* Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing
information from the general ledger system and from departments.

* Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling
required jobs; verifying data.

* Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.

* Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.

* Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting
disbursements; reconciling accounts.

* Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures;
recommending changes.

* Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.

* Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information;
converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing
financial statements.

* Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional
publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

* Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

* Cash Management

* Accounts Payable

* Bank Reconciliations

Staff Accountant Skills and

Qualifications:

Accounting, SFAS Rules, Reporting Skills, Deadline-Oriented, Time Management, Attention to Detail,
Confidentiality, PC Proficiency, Productivity, Verbal Communication, General Math Skills, Quickbooks