Staff Accountant - The Howard Company

• 100% Employee-owned
• Opportunities for advancement and promotions from within
• Known as a leader in our field
• Work-life balance
• Work culture committed to upholding our core values
• Generous benefit and compensation plans
• Established and growing client base
• Leadership team committed to the growth and success of the company and all team members

• Conduct the monthly close process.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, profit and loss and cash flow statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and reconcile balance sheet accounts including bank accounts.
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are coded appropriately.
• Prepare daily order information and scorecard meeting information.
• File required monthly sales tax returns.
• Record customer returns, price adjust customer orders and issue refunds when necessary.
• Assists accounts receivable with collections process when necessary.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit and tax returns.
• Assists with annual budget process.
• Assists with annual ESOP distributions and tracking and 401k audits and filings.
• Other special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
• One to three years of accounting experience required.
• CPA certification and/or public accounting experience is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Highly proficient with accounting software, Syteline software is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

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