Staff Accountant

Job Duties:

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the company
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements
• Maintains the general ledger
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned