Staff Accountant - General Ledger

Essential Job Functions

• Challenges the status quo and is able to recommend methods to become more accurate or efficient
• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts
• Maintains and balances reconciliation of general ledger accounts, ensuring justification of all balances
• Spins Sales - Whare there are distribution sales, these may be reclassified to the proper member of Topco
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

Performance Evaluation Criteria

• Timely GL Account review & reconciliation
• Accurate journal entries & tax returns
• Accurate and timely report preparation and distribution
• Constant collaboration amongst team
• Timely completion and delivery of special projects as needed

Education

Four-year college degree in accounting
150 credit hours preferred
CPA achieved or CPA eligible and determination to complete preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Advanced skills in MS Excel
• SAP experience is preferred
• Good understanding of internal controls

Previous Experience

One to four years of accounting experience preferred

Other Qualifications

• Organized self-starter, able to work independently
• Able to set priorities and meet deadlines on a regular basis
• Able to successfully handle multiple projects and priorities
• Committed individual to take ownership and bring high personal standards to workplace
• Ability to think outside the box, and do things differently, to become more efficient via elimination, automation, or outsourcing