Staff Accountant - Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa, IA
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
THIS ROLE WILL SIT ONSITE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, NO EXCEPTIONS. Note: Look for candidate's adept at journal entries, capable of accurately recording financial transactions and maintaining organized records. A strong grasp of accounts payable is crucial, as candidates must efficiently manage invoices and payments to suppliers. Candidates should also demonstrate proficiency in posting cash transactions, ensuring timely and accurate updates to cash balances. Proficiency in bank reconciliation is a must, enabling candidates to identify discrepancies between bank statements and internal records. Additionally, candidates should possess the ability to generate daily cash flow statements, providing insights into the company's liquidity position. Finally, expertise in managing accounts receivable is essential, encompassing tasks such as invoicing customers and tracking outstanding payments
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Staff Accountant will be involved in a wide range of accounting and administrative functions including routine accounting functions, daily production/inventory reporting and analysis, bank reconciliations and other month-end tasks related to general ledger and financial reporting.
Position Responsibilities: Reconcile bank and credit card statements
Prepare daily production reporting and record appropriate entries in ERP system
Monitor inventory and variance accounts
Track fixed assets and record monthly depreciation
Assist with the month-end close and financial reporting process
Reconcile general ledger accounts by preparing and maintaining appropriate schedules
Collaborate with staff to monitor accounts payable and receivable
Prepare weekly disbursements
Monitory daily receipts and post to customer accounts
Perform general bookkeeping and organize financial forms, documents and receipts
Prepare and file quarterly sales and use tax reports
Analyze current procedures and recommend best practices to reduce expenses and increase revenue
Cross train in other administrative positions to fill in as needed
Skills and Abilities: Technology Proficiency Ability to demonstrate skills using ERP systems, Report Writing tools and Microsoft Office applications
Judgement and Decision Making Ability to recognize discrepancies and troubleshoot common accounting problems
Team Work Effectively collaborate with coworkers in a team-oriented environment
Interpersonal Relationships Establish and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
Time Management Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task, managing one's own time effectively
Organization Ability to maintain organization to keep track of deadlines, projects, and relevant information
Independence Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion as assigned by supervisor
Safety Ability to work in a safe manner well as effectively participate in the safety process of the Company
Written Comprehension & Expression The ability to read and communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Hiring Companies ATS Questions) : 1. Do you have Proficiency in accurately recording financial transactions in journals or accounting software. This includes understanding debits and credits and how to properly categorize transactions
2. Do you have Sage Software Experience
3. Do you have Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes
4. Do you have Capability of accurately posting cash transactions to ensure timely updates to cash balances. This involves recording cash receipts and disbursements accurately.
5. Do you have Proficiency in bank reconciliation
6. Do you have Ability to generate daily cash flow statements
7. Do you have Expertise in managing accounts receivable
8. Do you have Oracle NetSuite Nice to Have 9. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
