Staff Accountant

Summary:

The overall purpose of this position is to assist management to ensure an unqualified opinion on the respective financial audits. He or She is responsible for assisting in safeguarding the assets of the Institute through account analysis and regular monitoring of financial transactions. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the financial transactions in assigned general ledger accounts are recorded in the general ledger in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This role also works with other staff to assist in their understanding of accounting principles and practices in general ledger accounts assigned to the staff accountant. This position typically reports to a Supervisor of Accounting with a dotted line to the Manager of Accounting. The incumbent in this role will not have any direct reports and will act under general supervision.

Role & responsibilities

• Maintaining and monitoring monthly account analysis and reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts and resolving reconciling items and issues noted in a timely manner.
• Preparing, reviewing and uploading monthly journal entries for month-end close for general ledger accounts
• Reviewing, documenting and resolving variances monthly for Financial Statements prior to distribution. Interfaces with and reports findings to business unit contacts.
• Preparing various audit schedules as requested from the external auditors during January - June each year
• Creating and maintaining key process flows related to position such as those related to the general ledger accounts assigned
• Completing special projects as assigned such as IT special projects, Oracle upgrades testing, internal control projects, process improvements, etc
• Serving as informal mentor and resource to other staff members

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Major in Accounting or related field Req

2-5 years practical experience in accounting field