Staff Accountant

Position Purpose

The Staff Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Staff Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. Staff Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general accounting and other related duties in the accounting department
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department's goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Assists with month end close and board report preparation
• Maintains the general ledger, including account reconciliations
• Monitors Accounts Payable and Purchasing ensuring proper coding
• Process direct deposit payments
• Calculate and deposit payroll taxes
• Process and issue annual W-2 forms to employees
• Properly code payroll within the general ledger
• Assists with payroll coding and recoding throughout the year

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required and / or
• 3+ years of accounting experience required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software; experience with Abila, is preferred

• Ability to accept assignments, follow procedures and work without constant supervision
• Must have the ability to deal with people in a professional manner
• Must be able to maintain complete confidentiality
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables

Benefits

Medical Insurance; low individual premiums

Child Inc employer paid benefits:

• Vision
• Dental
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Policy
• Employee Assistance Program all paid for by Child Inc.
• 401k with employer contribution
• $300 a year for gym memberships