Staff Accountant

Summary & Objective:

The staff accountant is responsible for analyzing financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial activities within the organization.

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Prepares, examines, or analyzes accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Reports to management regarding the finances of establishment.
• Establishes tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
• Develops, implements, modifies, and documents recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current accounting software.
• Responsible for managing operational data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Development of operational procedures and documentation of data flow
• Assists the Controller in producing accurate and timely financial statements
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
• Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Computes taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.
• Maintains or examines the records of government agencies.
• Provides internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals.
• Assists in the month end closing and financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliation
• Prepares analysis of accounts, as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Compile analytical reports to determine expense allocation and suggest saving measurements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting
• One year of relevant experience
• Multi-lingual capabilities including Spanish

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics or other relevant field.
• Quickbooks experience
• Pre-existing requirements may be waived in lieu of company fit and relevant experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $36,000.00 to $40,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)