Staff Accountant

Job Summary

Provides accounting support to the Chief Financial Officer by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports, processing accounts payable, bank reconciliations, etc., to ensure that an effective and accurate operation is achieved.

Responsibilities and Duties

Accountant Job Duties:

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by matching supplier invoices to authorizing purchase orders and proofs of receipt, verifying documentation for non-cost of goods sold invoices, and preparing payments. Prepares weekly Vendor Aging Report
• Maintains supplier master list, supplier W-9 files, Accounting files
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of five years’ experience in any combination of accounting, financial planning and analysis, corporate finance,

CPA, preferred

Other Qualifications:

Corporate Finance, Reporting Skills, Accounts Payable, SFAS Rules, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry, Experience using SAP by Design, Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office Applications including Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage after 60 days

Paid vacation

12 paid company holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 to $85,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Job Location:

• San Antonio, TX (Preferred)

License or certification:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Preferred)