Staff Accountant

About the role

This individual will perform accounting functions requiring thorough knowledge of general accounting methods, principles and practices. The primary responsibilities of this position are maintaining general ledger activities, account analysis and reporting. This role will also be responsible for the management of the Company’s banking activities, monitoring cash balances, funding requirements and bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and/or maintains one or more of the following accounting systems: Journal entries, accounts receivables, accounts payable and revenue reconciliation.
• Monitor and analyze Company cash position to assure accounts are adequately funded.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual accounting activities including reconciliations of bank and credit card accounts, coordination and completion of annual audits, and reviewing financial reports/support as necessary.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting of status of operations including sales, orders, cash position and accounts receivable information for all GT operations (global).
• Prepare account analyses for assigned accounts, review and process required GL postings, create recurring entries and prepare year-end audit schedules with supporting documentation.
• Evaluate bank services and fees and monitor bank performance.
• Maximize cash return performance on bank balances.
• Prepare and maintain required banking transactions.
• Compile short-term and long-term cash forecasts and coordinate the movement of any excess cash to and from investment accounts.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Accounting
• Professional Accounting qualification and equivalent experience required in lieu of Bachelor’s degree and/or other relevant professional qualifications

Skills & Experience

• 1–3 years accounting experience
• SAP experience preferred
• Highly proficient computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases

Job Environment

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Occasionally (16–45%)
• Sitting: Frequently (46–100%)
• Lifting: Up to 10 lbs without assistance
• Carrying: Up to 10 lbs without assistance
• Walking: Occasionally (16–45%)
• Hearing: Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s)
• Vision: Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses

Mental Requirements

• Problem Solving: Occasionally (16–45%)
• Making Decisions: Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impact
• Supervise: Rarely (0–15%)
• Interpret Data: Frequently (46–100%)
• Organize: Occasionally (16–45%)
• Read/Write: Frequently (46–100%)
• Communication: Frequently (46–100%)

Work Environment

• High Temperatures: Rarely (0–15%)
• Low Temperatures: Rarely (0–15%)
• Noises: Moderate (business office with computers, printers and light office noises)
• Fumes Exposure: Rarely (0–15%)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• 401k savings plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition assistance