Senior Staff Accountant

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation•Medora, ND

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, and other related financial activities. This position is in an office environment. Evenings, weekends and holidays required from April through October. This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., this position periodically requires long hours and weekend work.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of general financial accounting.
Understanding of the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
Ability to correctly prepare sales tax reports.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding TRMF information, guests, and staff.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field required.
At least three years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

Oversee the accounting interns and Staff Accountant(s).
Hires and trains the seasonal accounting interns.
Performs evaluations of and coaching to direct reports.
Oversees the daily receipts process which includes maintaining the blackbook (daily revenue reporting).
Performs general accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
Prepares periodic balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
Prepares month end journal entries as assigned.
Distribute cost center reports to the managers and assist with variances.
Coordinates department specific POS systems and reporting with accounting processes and procedures.
Assist the Controller with fixed asset audits and reconciliation.
Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books
Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifying deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
Assists with preparation of required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
Performs other related duties as assigned.