Staff Accountant

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Staff Accountant performs a variety of duties such as maintaining the general ledger, reviewing financial statements, preparing financial reports, assisting with audits and budgeting processes, and reconciling accounts. The Staff Accountant reports to the Chief Financial Officer at Check-Mate but will work closely with the Senior Staff Accountant, Accounting Assistant and Senior Executives.

• Manages and posts all internal and external bills, ensuring timely payment and prepare weekly Accounts Payable Aging Reports.
• Maintains the billing system, assists with collection efforts when needed, process payments, account reconciliations, and prepare monthly AR Aging Reports.
• Updates account receivable and/or accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
• Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.

Bank and Account Reconciliations

• Conducts monthly reconciliations between accounting records and bank statements ensuring that all records are accurate.
• Reconciles bank statements, credit card statements, and other accounts to identify and correct any discrepancies.

General Ledger Management

• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.
• Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.

Auditing and Internal Controls

• Assists with internal audits and helping to maintain strong internal controls to prevent fraud and errors.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.

Month-End Closing

• Assists in the processing of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to GAAP.
• Updates financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Assists in the monthly reporting process including compiling financials and evaluating variances.
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.

General Administration

• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Liaises and communicates with other departments and ensures an effective interface is achieved (Operations, HR, Quality, Engineering).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or other discipline with 10 or more years of work experience in accounting
• 1-3 years of accounting experience
• 1-3 years of ERP experience (PLEX, SAP, JD Edwards)
• 1-3 years of Quick Books experience
• Understands Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• High proficiency using Excel spreadsheets
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Good problem solving and time management skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

EOE/AA/M/F/VET/D