Staff Accountant I

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the accounting department by ensuring proper handling of trade receivables as well as accounts payable; with the goal of maximizing sales and profits. Support the accounting department by collecting, reconciling, analyzing, and summarizing information related to financial transactions.

Essential Functions

• Administer the approval or denial of credit (within defined credit policy) and support the credit department.
• Manage the general accounts receivable mailbox by resolving customer questions, and entering credit card payments.
• Call customers to collect invoices to maintain a healthy level of accounts receivable.
• Maintain department flow by providing appropriate back up as needed. Particularly on invoicing, cash application, and accounts payable invoice processing.
• Work with suppliers to resolve invoice disputes to ensure accurate payment.
• Auxiliary with the finance department to accomplish corporate and departmental goals by performing special assignments as necessary.
• Protect integrity of company information by keeping financial data confidential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting related field preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.
• Certain math & computational skills.

Supervisory Requirements

None

Benefits

The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement plan with company match, bonus opportunity, and much more.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Office environment – temperature controlled.
• Extended periods of sitting, occasional standing and walking.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to type on keyboard, operate computer mouse, use of telephone and various office equipment.
• Extended periods of viewing computer monitor.
• Noise level in work environment: low to moderate.

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel required – as needed to attend offsite meetings/training.