Staff Accountant

Position Summary:

This role, reporting to the Assistant Controller, is responsible for a variety of accounting functions to support the Finance team with a focus on General Ledger Analysis, Monthly Accounting Close, and performing various reconciliations/analytics as it relates to his/her job function as detailed below.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting Close & Management Reporting -

Prepare timely and accurate monthly general ledger balance sheet account reconciliations, including researching discrepancies and posting correcting journal entries

Monthly reconciliation of the Operating Bank Account

Daily reconciliation of all Operating Bank Account activities

Create and post various expense accrual journal entries

Create and post various weekly payroll-related journal entries

Manage the employee expense report process, including collecting, reviewing, and coding

Daily reporting of credit card transactions, as well as bank account activities and balances

Work with the Accounts Receivable department to properly account for chargebacks

Update and maintain accounting spreadsheet in relation to contracts for in-house tenants

Work with Accounts Receivable department to ensure completeness of in-house tenant billing

Assist in the preparation of schedules and documentation for the year-end audit, annual report financial statements, and the accompanying footnotes.

Assist in the preparation of schedules and documentation for internal audits

Prepare and submit weekly retirement-related wire requests

Assist with user acceptance testing related to implementation of NetSuite Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Process Documentation and Other -

Maintain thorough documentation of critical tasks

Assist in preparation of documented accounting policies and procedures.

Identify and communicate potential areas for process improvement

Assist with implementing and maintaining effective internal financial controls

Ad-hoc tasks and projects, as requested

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience; prior experience in general ledger close, and financial analysis a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate proficiency with Excel (vlookup, pivot tables, filtering, sorting, importing, exporting at a minimum).
• Experience using NetSuite ERP system required; experience with Oracle EBS is a plus
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to quickly master responsibilities and show willingness and ability to take on additional responsibilities with positive team player attitude.
• Significant computer-related skills; ability to quickly learn computer software and enhance reporting from these systems.
• Self-starter, highly detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to meet deadlines, follow instruction and prioritize work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external agencies to maximize performance creativity, problem solving and results.
• High level of integrity; ability to handle confidential information.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from a four-year College or University required.