Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining reliable financial records, completing reconciliations, supporting compliance requirements, resolving accounting discrepancies, and helping improve financial processes. The employee should be detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently, and comfortable collaborating with internal teams and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reconciliations and ongoing analyses of general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and submit sales and use tax returns to ensure our compliance with all states where we do business.
• Drive ongoing improvement by recognizing and applying process upgrades, boosting efficiency throughout our financial operations.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve billing inquiries and investigate discrepancies as necessary
• Carry out additional accounting, financial, and administrative duties, as well as special projects, whenever necessary.
• Seek ways to enhance existing procedures and help streamline workflows.
• All other duties assigned

Qualifications, Education, Requirements, Preferred Skills

Required

• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel
• Skilled in troubleshooting, problem-solving, analytical reasoning, and research
• Demonstrates strong technical abilities
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
• Thorough and confident in decision making
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality
• Experienced in fast-paced, customer-oriented settings
• Capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Shows high accountability and initiative, able to work independently and responsibly
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Over five years of experience in an accounting position
• Familiar with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or similar ERP systems
• Understands sales tax requirements and compliance related to invoicing
• Has worked in environments involving multiple entities or divisions