Staff Accountant - NESC Staffing

Staff Accountant

• We as small manufacturing company in Plymouth /Kingston area .
• This is on site position
• Ideal candidate will have BS Degree and 3-5 yr accounting experience

 

The Staff Accountant plays an important role in the organization by performing various activities related to the company's accounting functions. Under direct to general supervision, the primary responsibilities include reviewing, logging, processing invoices, troubleshooting around a range of issues working closely with the controller to insure timeliness and accuracy of financial transactions and reports. Additionally, the Staff Accountant assists the Corporate Controller in all accounting, financial, and administrative duties. 

Core Responsibilities:

·        Code invoices accurately to general ledger accounts, verifying proper documentation, and process the check.

·        Assist with generation of monthly financial statements to include ad hoc financial analytics or explanatory schedules.

·        Conducts analysis of select budget-to-actual variances, providing management with explanations for current and prior year changes.

·        Prepares a variety of recurring financial transactions, reports, and analyses related to operating financial statements, intercompany activity, and other sub-ledger activity and schedules.

·        Complete General Ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and compile supporting documentation for account balances.

·        Support month-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, accruals, and overall maintenance of General Ledger including (but not limited to): Cash Transactions, Revenue, Payroll, Accruals, expense reports.

 

Qualifications/Skills:

·        Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field with at least 3-5 years progressively responsible accounting experience required.

·        Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations.

·        Familiarity with account analysis techniques and budgeting processes.

·        Demonstrated and solid intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, and ability to develop sophisticated financial spreadsheets, as well as other Microsoft Office applications.

·        High level of self-motivation with an ability to work independently

·        The ability to problem-solve and work independently.

·        Ability to multi-task, stay organized and prioritize.

·        Strong organizational and communication skills.