Staff Accountant
Patriot Disposal · Charles Town, WV · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and record monthly journal entries, including but not limited to prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, credit card activity, and other general ledger transactions.
- Reconcile daily cash receipts and subsidiary ledgers, including credit card transactions, and prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts and supporting schedules for prepaids, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and other assigned accounts.
- Process weekly payroll, ensuring all employee changes and payroll transactions are accurately recorded.
- Record and reconcile monthly health insurance expenses and employee benefit deductions.
- Prepare and process bi-monthly and monthly customer invoices.
- Monitor and analyze accounts receivable activity, investigate discrepancies, and assist with customer account reconciliations.
- Manage collection efforts for past-due customer accounts while maintaining positive customer relationships.
- Analyze monthly balance sheet and income statement variances and assist with financial reporting.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting principles.
- High degree of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.