Staff Accountant

VERUS AEROSPACE FINANCE INC•Torrance, CA

18d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

As the Staff Accountant you will be responsible for preparing journal entries, detailed reports and account reconciliations. This role requires an individual to perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer’s benefit costs, accruals and prepaid expenses. The Staff Accountant will also prepare ledger entries by maintaining files and records, and reconciling accounts. Additionally, the role involves processing invoices for vendors, performing accounts payable functions and record keeping within the organization's established policies, reviewing invoices, bills, vouchers, or other documents for accuracy, completeness and corrections before entering into records. The Staff Accountant will also perform expense coding, voucher preparation, match and accurately enter AP invoices into System (Visual) including inventory, freight, expense reports and other types of expenses. This role also requires routing invoices and obtaining approvals from Department Managers, researching and obtaining necessary supporting documents and approval, and following through on discrepancy issues and approvals. The Staff Accountant will charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports and recording entries. The role also includes producing check runs with necessary back up for approval (weekly) and mailing checks after signatures are obtained, reconciling vendor statements to system payable balances, researching and correcting discrepancies, and maintaining filing for AP documents. Prompt email and voicemail correspondence is expected, and the Staff Accountant will keep their Supervisor aware of problem issues with vendors. The role requires providing month-end accrual information by the end of day 2 of close and providing supporting documentation for audits. The Staff Accountant will also contact customers regarding overdue accounts, monitor the AR Aging report, investigate and resolve customer inquiries, and work with the Program Manager in reconciling payments, credits and any short-pays. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
One or more years’ experience in an accounting role preferred, or a self-starter and able to follow instructions and take on challenges.
Proficiency in math, ability to effectively read, write and verbally communicate in English
Demonstrated commitment for process improvement.
Analytical approach and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to make/implement effective decisions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office. Advanced excel skills
Excellent communication (both oral and written) skills and strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or aerospace experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer’s benefit costs, accruals and prepaid expenses.
Prepare ledger entries by maintaining files and records, and reconciling accounts.
Prepare and post journal entries.
Prepare and analyze account reconciliations.
Processes Invoices for Vendors and performs accounts payable functions and record keeping within the organization's established policies.
Reviews invoices, bills, vouchers, or other documents for accuracy, completeness and corrections before entering into records.
Perform expense coding, voucher preparation, match and accurately enter AP invoices into System (Visual) including inventory, freight, expense reports and other types of expenses.
Route invoices and obtain approvals from Department Managers.
Research and obtain necessary supporting documents and approval. Follow-through on discrepancy issues and approvals.
Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.
Produces check runs with necessary back up for approval (weekly) and mail checks after signatures are obtained.
Reconcile vendor statements to system payable balances, research and correct discrepancies.
Maintain Filing for AP documents.
Email and voicemail correspondence promptly.
Keep Supervisor aware of problem issues with vendors.
Provide month-end accrual information by end of day 2 of close.
Provide supporting documentation for audits.
Contact customers regarding overdue accounts.
Monitor AR Aging report.
Investigate and resolve customer inquiries.
Work with Program Manager in reconciling payments, credits and any short-pays.
Other duties as assigned