Job Description
Job Description
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in Plymouth. This role will be responsible for various accounting and financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of GAAP, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize and multitask.
Core Responsibilities:
- General Ledger Maintenance: Prepare and post journal entries accurately and maintain general ledger data for assigned accounts.
- Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts and prepare accrual entries as part of the financial close process.
- Monthly Close: Contribute to the monthly closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- GAAP Compliance: Review financial activity to ensure proper categorization, coding, and adherence to GAAP standards.
- Account Analysis: Reconcile key accounts monthly and conduct trend analysis to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- Accounts Payable: Assist with daily activities related to customer transactions and resolution of payables for seamless operations.
- Sales Commissions: Calculate and record monthly sales commission payouts, coordinating with service and sales teams as required.
- Credit Card Administration: Manage company credit card accounts, including user administration, transaction review, expense reconciliation, and policy compliance.
- Contract Billing: Analyze contracts to determine appropriate billing schedules and ensure adherence to terms.
- Technical Accounting Support: Research complex or unusual transactions and act as a technical accounting resource.
- Policy Development: Assist in developing and documenting accounting policies and procedures to improve efficiency and consistency.
- Audit Support: Serve as a key contact during the annual financial audit, preparing required documentation and resolving inquiries.
- Tax Preparation: Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate tax filings accurately and on time.
- Problem Resolution: Work closely with accounting staff and other departments to resolve financial issues effectively.
- Projects & Reporting: Participate in special projects, analyses, and reports as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field required.
- A minimum of 2+ years of relevant accounting experience; prior experience in public accounting is a plus.
- Solid knowledge of GAAP and regulatory guidelines; CPA designation preferred but not required.
- Proficient in accounting systems; ERP experience is required, particularly Epicor Prophet 21 and/or analytics tools (preferred).
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical, time-management, and documentation skills.
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude and ability to thrive in a collaborative work environment.