About this role
About the Staff Accountant position
We are looking for a skilled accountant to maintain accurate financial records, prepare reconciliations and journal entries, assist with accounts payable and receivable processes, supporting month-end and year-end close, and helping ensure financial transactions are recorded in accordance with organizational policies, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles.
The position is full-time and includes medical and dental insurance, retirement contributions, and paid leave. Generally, the schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, except Wednesdays when we close at 5 PM. The position requires the employee to be an active member of a Southern Baptist church.
Staff Accountant responsibilities are:
- Perform all accounting operations and ensure their compatibility with accounting principles and regulations
- Create budget and financial forecasts, balance sheet, profit/loss statements and similar documentation
- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements
- Perform month-end and year-end close processes
- Review financial transactions for compliance with internal controls
- Retrieve, analyze and manage company's account information
- Prepare periodic reports for company's executives and top managers
- Keep corporate information confidential and develop safety measures such as random database backups
- Monitor all updates to financial policies, regulation, and legislation
Staff Accountant requirements are:
- 1+ years' experience of working as an accountant or other relevant position
- Profound knowledge of accounting, financial and business principles and procedures
- Excellent knowledge of accounting software
- Strong computation skills with close attention to detail
- Productivity and confidentiality
- Degree in Accounting; CPA or CMA certification would be a bonus