Staff Accountant Jobs

To perform general accounting activities, including preparing, and analyzing financial information,
preparing financial reports, preparing and entering journal entries and actively participating in special
projects.
Essential Functions

• Monitoring monthly and year-to-date activity versus budget and prior year.
• Assist with monthly close procedures, including:
• Preparing standard and general journal entries.
• Performing fluctuation analysis and inquiring of any variances.
• Assist with the completion of quarterly reconciliation information as required by the General

Accounting department.

• Provide audit assistance during year-end, including, pulling records, performing research, and

answering inquiries.

• Prepare reports and analysis on a timely basis to all levels of management. This includes, but

is not limited to, the utilization of software to prepare and provide financial, operational
reports and special reports, as required.

• Assist in preparation of budgets for business units, work with business unit heads to obtain

input and final approval.

• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures in the preparation of reconciliations, journal

entries, and other general accounting activities.

• Assist with auditing all accounting/financial policies, procedures and best practices for each

business unit location (including payroll, invoicing/receivables, payables, expense reports,
petty cash, imprest funds, etc.)

• Interact with other departments; respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Review expense reports and complete coding, as necessary.
• Track key performance indicators.
• Review and code fuel and lodging reports from third-party providers.
• Travel to business unit or customer locations and assist in operational/administrative support,

as needed.

• Actively participate in special projects, as assigned.
• Performs other duties, special projects and analysis as directed.

Key Behaviors

• Customer Service: Proactively developing customer relationships by making efforts to listen

and understand the customer (both internal and external); anticipating and providing
solutions to customer needs; giving high priority to customer satisfaction.

• Professionalism: Maintaining a high-quality professional appearance and standardizing to

improve performance and reputation.

• Continuous Improvement: Refining and developing new tools and processes through creativity

and innovation.

• Drive to Win: Passionate and candid; challenges are eagerly accepted, and motivated to grow.
• Spirit of Family: Treating all people with respect by supporting and giving back to employees,

customers and local communities. Promoting opportunities within and through referrals.
Required Skills
N/A
Required Experience

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as necessary.
• 0-5 years general accounting experience including experience in general ledger entries and account reconciliations.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Access and Power Point. JD Edwards and Business Objects/Crystal experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written interpersonal communication.