Staff Accountant

DUTIES/

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs general programming cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Assists the Director of Accounting with the preparation of monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, reconcile accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts and pledge receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides assistance with an annual audit; gathers necessary account information and documents to provide to auditors.
• Files registration forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinates with the software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• The primary point of contact for the production department for cost accounting and budget to actual analysis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.