Staff Accountant

Summary Of PositionStaff 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Includes, but may not be limited to the followingAccount Payables and ReceivablesManages and posts all internal and external bills, ensuring timely payment and prepare weekly Accounts Payable Aging ReportsMaintains the billing system, assists with collection efforts when needed, process payments, account reconciliations, and prepare monthly AR Aging ReportsUpdates account receivable and/or accounts payable and perform reconciliationsPrepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accountsBank and Account ReconciliationsConducts monthly reconciliations between accounting records and bank statements ensuring that all records are accurateReconciles bank statements, credit card statements, and other accounts to identify and correct any discrepanciesGeneral Ledger ManagementPrepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accountsPrepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departmentsMaintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying dataAuditing and Internal ControlsAssists with internal audits and helping to maintain strong internal controls to prevent fraud and errorsDevelops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changesMonth-End ClosingAssists in the processing of balance sheets, income statements, and other financial statements according to GAAPUpdates financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when neededAssists in the monthly reporting process including compiling financials and evaluating variancesAnalyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying informationGeneral AdministrationAnswers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting dataProtects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizationsAccomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as neededLiaises and communicates with other departments and ensures an effective interface is achieved (Operations, HR, Quality, Engineering)Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or other discipline with 10 or more years of work experience in accounting1-3 years of accounting experience1-3 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 spreadsheetsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenStrong numeracy and analytical skillsGood problem solving and time management skillsHighly organized and detail-orientedEOE/AA/M/F/VET/DPowered by JazzHRZdBdZWsUmk