Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proven experience as a Staff Accountant or similar role, with 5-7 years in an accounting capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software, particularly Sage Intacct.
• Strong proficiency using MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day accounting tasks, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Review, reconcile and approve time/expense submissions as appropriate.
• Assure timely and accurate billing monthly or as directed by the project Statement of Work.
• Handle all special client submission requests (special invoicing, reconciliation, report creation and submission as well as client policy adherence) to ensure timely payment.
• Monitor and report on deviations from credit standards.
• Responsible for month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly Actual Revenue Reports and Management Accounts for management.
• Responsible for weekly, monthly and annual reporting as required. (AR Aging, WIP, Cash Forecast etc)
• Manage, prepare and submit monthly sales and excise tax returns as well as coordinate quarterly/annual tax returns and payments.
• Responsible for maintaining all bank accounts.
• Maintain workpapers for support of all balance sheet accounts.
• Manage corporate credit card activity for all Executives.
• Responsible for all collection account activity and escalation.
• Recommend and process write-off and allowances for doubtful accounts.
• Maintain all new client/vendor relationships for required documentation including ACH, contracts and W-9.
• Monitor and submit AP check payments for printing and processing, as well as initiation of ACH and wire payments.
• Advise on handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Respond to Senior Management on special reporting requests.
• Perform year-end related functions including but not limited to 1099 preparation, distribution and filing, as well as liaison with the Group external auditors in relation to the external audit.
• Work with Group Finance to ensure that they have all information requested on a timely basis.
• Organize and work independently on multiple assigned tasks/projects.
• Assist in developing and implementing back office (Accounting) related workflow process improvements, policies and procedures.
• Provide back up or assistance to other back office staff which requires a well-rounded knowledge in the areas of systems, accounting and tax receipting and other related issues.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.