Staff Accountant
Description
DEX JOB DESCRIPTION | |||
Job Title | Accountant | Job grade | |
Job Department | Admin | Job Sub - Department | Accounting |
Job Code | AC | Effective Date | 02/03/2025 |
JOB SUMMARY | |||
Staff Accountants perform month-end reporting, general ledger maintenance and reconciliation, financial analysis, and forecasting and comparisons, analysis of budgeted and actual spending, physical inventory, and product costing. Accountants are responsible for performing research in response management inquiries; analyzing financial information as part of the financial reporting process and performing other general accounting and analytical duties. | |||
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES | |||
· Gather financial data and ledgers · Prepare budgets and monitor expenditures · Assist in the consolidation of financial statements · Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings · Oversee external and internal audits · Analyze finances to determine risks and create forecasts · Assist with responsibilities of month-end close processes, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements and analysis of financial results for the various division · Monthly bank reconciliations · Assist in the preparation of support for financial statement disclosures for external filings · Assist in the preparation of variance analysis and quarterly reporting packages · Assist in budgeting and cash forecasting needs · Assist Corporate Controller with ad-hoc projects as needed · Assist with all compliance related matters including, quarterly reviews and year-end audit support. · Adheres to all safety precautions and follow all safety requirements to properly complete job tasks · Performs other job-related duties as assigned | |||
MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY | |||
· Typically reports to: Corporate Controller, Accounting Manager, or Director of Accounting · Job is not directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g. hiring/termination and/pay decisions, performance management) | |||
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL REQUIREMENTS | |||
· Experience with accounting software and data entry · Excellent understanding of accounting rules and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) · Advanced knowledge and experience with spreadsheets · Ability to work independently · Analytical skills | |||
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· Bachelor of Science in Accounting or equivalent from two-year college or university program · 1-2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. · CPA certification preferred. | |||
WORKING CONDITIONS | |||
· Regular business hours. Some additional hours may be required. · Travel requirements: Domestic: Up to 0% · Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours. | |||
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS | |||
Sitting | Up to 7 hour(s) a day | Lifting | Up to .5 hour(s) a day, up to 50lbs max. ^ |
Walking | Up to 2 hour(s) a day | Pushing/ Pulling | Up to .5 hour(s) a day, up to 50lbs max. ^ |
Standing | Up to 4 hour(s) a day | Climbing | Up to .5 hour(s) a day |
Bending/ Squatting/Stooping | Up to 1 hour(s) a day | Stairs | Up to .5 hour(s) a day |
Reaching | Up to 2 hour(s) a day | Ladder | Will not apply generally |
Balancing | Will not apply generally | Step stool | Will not apply generally |
Twisting | Up to 1 hour(s) a day | Excessive heat exposure | Will not apply generally |
Crawling | Will not apply generally | Excessive cold exposure | Will not apply generally |
Hands in water | Will not apply generally | Dust exposure | Will not apply generally |
Kneeling | Up to 1 hour(s) a day | Lound noise exposure | Will not apply generally |
Data Entry/Typing | Up to 4 hour(s) a day | Humidity exposure | Will not apply generally |
Unusual hearting or vison demands: None Specified | |||
^Other physical demands or notes: Employees should not attempt to lift pull or push a load excess of 50lbs without assistance. Care should always be taken when lifting, punching, or pulling in an awkward position. | |||