STAFF ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY:

As an Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for efficiently performing the assigned aspects of the accounting process and maintaining accurate financial records, managing budgets and financial planning

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist with day-to-day accounting functions including full cycle AP and AR: invoice matching & filing, vendor invoices and disbursement filing; help process daily invoices/credit, and apply cash receipt
• Produce financial statements and reports that require utilization of a wide range of sources
• Submit financial figures to journals and ledgers
• Assist with other general accounting duties as needed, including month-end closing, account reconciliation, and researching/resolving discrepancies
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy through proper application of accounting principles
• Record customer payments and prepare the daily bank deposit
• Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of all company records.
• Classify, record and summarize the financial data to compile and keep financial records.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Check figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
• Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
• Monitor status of loans and accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
• Comply with state and federal regulations.
• Perform duties as deemed appropriate by the management team.
• Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy
• Writes, maintains and updates SOPs (standard operating procedures)
• Balance petty cash
• Prepare general ledger for year end tax filings
• Issue Financial Statements
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Provide clerical and administrative support to management as requested
• Train and assist accounting clerks
• Follow accounting policies and procedures
• Other accounting AP/AR duties as assigned

QUALIFICTIONS:

• Dealership Experience preferred but not required
• 8+ years of bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Microsoft Office Suite, or Acumatica
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organization skills
• Ability to communicate with professionals at all levels
• Previous customer service experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Ability to operate in a confidential, professional, positive team atmosphere.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• The employee must be able to communicate in English with the ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, handbooks, and manuals.
• Clerical skills must be in English and must be at a level that will allow for correct and legible recording and reporting.
• Must have the ability to effectively present information in English and respond in English to questions from managers and company personnel.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.