Staff Accoutant

Position Title: Staff Accountant Reports to: Controller

Purpose of Position:

The main responsibility of this role is to support the compilation of timely and accurate monthly financial results and other accounting support tasks as needed.

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for leading our accounting team while maintaining all balance sheet account reconciliations, overseeing month end close, financial reporting all while ensuring accounting standards and providing strategic financial guidance.

Essential job functions and responsibilities:

Balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis

Review and prepare journal entries for month end close

Assist with inventory control; observe cycle counts in the warehouse and stores; participate in managing physical inventory count processes.

Prepare Monthly & Quarterly Sales Tax reports

Analyze cost versus budget variances and provide financial guidance to departments

Review AR & AP on regular basis and assist team with maintaining accuracy

Leading and mentoring accounting team in a high-performance environment

Key skills:

Thorough understanding of basic accounting concepts and procedures, reconciliation processes and financial statements

Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize tasks and maintain exceptional attention to detail.

Team Leadership abilities

Ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Ability to flex schedule to support business demands (may include occasional OT and/or weekend work)

Must be able to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing. Spanish speaking is a plus.

Must be willing to accept new duties as business needs and the role evolve.

Experience/Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar is preferred.

At least 5 years’ experience in the accounting field

Previous ERP experience required; Sage 100 experience is preferred.

Must have experience working in a high sales volume, expenses and with inventory transactions

Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform desk/computer work from either a sitting or standing position.

Must be able to bend, stoop, grip, reach and lift up to 25 lbs. on a repetitive basis.

Must be able to walk and stand up to 25% of the workday to perform duties.