Staff Accountant

Description

SUMMARY: The Staff Accountant role offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to the business through diverse accounting functions. This position maintains accurate financial records, manages the daily Accounts Receivable (A/R) cycle, and supports month-end closing. By ensuring accuracy in financial data, timely transaction processing, and effective support across multiple entities, the Staff Accountant plays a critical role in driving the efficiency and reliability of the accounting department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manages Accounts Receivable functions including but not limited to applying payments to appropriate accounts, bank deposits and transfers, daily invoicing, reconciling customer accounts, handling customer inquiries and making collection calls as needed.

· Performs daily banking procedures for retail sales.

· Maintains the accuracy of the A/R aging report.

· Accurately tracks physical inventory, including transfers, package size adjustments, adding new items, entering new bottlings.

· Performs monthly inventory reconciliations by site. Investigates and corrects discrepancies.

· Assists in month-end close process including, but not limited to, preparing journal entries, ensuring data is properly recorded to provide accurate costing of departmental activities. 

· Analyzes, and prepares periodic financial reports for timely distribution to management.

· Completes credit applications as needed.

· Maintains fixed asset and related depreciation schedules, including tagging and periodic physical inventories, prepares annual property tax returns. 

· Prepares detailed account analysis reconciliations for validating general ledger balances.

· Generates budget variance reports and distributes to Managers.

· Distributes monthly credit card spreadsheets, checks account coding and business purpose for accuracy, uploading detail to Great Plains general ledger.

· Responsible for certificates of insurance requests.

· Organizes and maintains all accounting records according to document retention requirements.

· Assists with multiple annual external audits.

· Assists with related special projects as required.

· Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 2–3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office. High level of knowledge in Excel.

· Proficient with Accounting Software. Experience with Great Plains preferred.

· Ability to keep up with fast-paced, multi-company Accounting environment.

· Acute attention to detail.

· Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages. 

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

· Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence. 

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

· Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.

· Ability to interact positively with diverse individuals at all levels of the company.

· Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

· Commitment to excellence and high standards.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

· Analyze financial and statistical data.

· Calculate figures and amounts.

· Sit for prolonged periods.

· Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy.

· Data Input / Extensive Computer Work

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Ability to work in an open work environment, with frequent distractions.

· Collaboration with cross-functional teams and multiple departments.

The above reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.