Staff Accountant

MAJOR PURPOSE

The Staff Accountant position will support the strategic business objectives of Fence Outlet by providing quality financial reports and analysis and maintaining efficient and effective financial controls. The Staff Accountant will perform many tasks related to the month-end close process.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for 7 entities
• Record and investigate banking activity including bank fees, NSF’s, bank transfers, merchant service fees, etc…
• Record and maintain fixed asset activity including monthly depreciation and rollfoward schedules.
• Compile and analyze financial information to create, and validate month-end journal entries and spreadsheets.
• Reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger accounts.
• Perform and assist with financial and account analysis.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Provide documentation and support to complete annual audit tasks.
• Support the department and the organization through research, investigation, and resolution of defined issues and problem solving with internal and external customers.
• Prepare or provide support for any range of recurring and special reports by gathering, extracting, and or compiling required information.
• Document and coordinate the implementation of accounting internal controls and procedures.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as needed.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to effectively manage teams as well as work effectively as part of a team.
• Passion for providing excellent service and quality.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 2 to 4 years of general ledger accounting experience is required.
• Experience with MS Dynamics or similar ERP systems is required.
• Strong computer skills with advanced MS Excel spreadsheet skills is required.
• Demonstrates initiative and follow-through on resolving issues.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills along with effective time management skills.
• Ability to think through problematic situations suggesting viable solutions.
• Customer focused and team oriented.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 to $50,000.00 /year