Senior Accountant (3452)

Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for key accounting functions including cash and bank reconciliations, fixed assets, accounts receivable invoicing, payroll accounting, and month-end close activities. This position will also provide support for the annual external audit and other accounting activities as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Records daily cash activity and prepares monthly bank reconciliations.
• Researches and resolves discrepancies related to cash transactions and bank accounts.
• Maintains fixed asset records, including asset additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
• Reconciles fixed asset records to the general ledger and assists with tracking construction in progress (CIP).
• Prepares and processes customer invoices and ensures transactions are accurately recorded in the ERP accounting system.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Monitors all shipments to ensure billing takes place in a timely manner.
• Prepares and posts payroll journal entries based on payroll reports and supporting documentation.
• Reconciles payroll-related general ledger and clearing accounts and researches discrepancies.
• Prepares assigned balance sheet reconciliations as part of the monthly closing process.
• Records and reviews of journal entries related to assigned areas of Cash, A/R, Prepaids, Payroll, CIP, PP&E, Credit Cards and general treasury.
• Assists with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Provides supporting documentation, account schedules, reconciliations, and transaction samples requested during the annual external audit.
• Assists with responding to auditor questions and other audit-related requests.
• Maintains appropriate accounting documentation and supporting records.
• Identifies accounting discrepancies and works with the Controller and other departments to resolve issues.
• Assists with maintaining accurate accounting records and compliance with established accounting policies and internal controls.
• Performs other related accounting duties as necessary or assigned.