Staff Accountant

VAN MARCKE TRADE SUPPLY INC•Phoenix, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Staff Accountant performs professional accounting functions of considerable complexity in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Staff Accountant works closely with the Director of Finance and Accounting team in the areas of general accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of accounting information by recording, verifying, reconciling, consolidating, and analyzing financial transactions. This position prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries and assists with month-end and year-end closing activities. The Staff Accountant also provides input on, maintains, and reports key performance indicators related to the position's responsibilities and overall Accounting team objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
2-5 years of experience in various public or private accounting functions
At least 2 years of experience in General Ledger
Experienced with accrual-based accounting and US GAAP standards.
At least one year of SAP FICO experience
Working knowledge of accounting and finance in wholesale, retail or manufacturing industries
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint, and SAP or comparable accounting software.
Works effectively under the direction of the Director of Finance while exercising sound judgment and accountability in assigned responsibilities.
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion when handling sensitive financial, employee, and company information.
Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills, including ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Solid financial acumen
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to consolidate information, interpret accounting results and formulate strategies based on sound analytical principles
Demonstrates exceptional teamwork
Works independently and accepts accountability. Involves others in the decision making process when necessary
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
Excellent organizing and planning skills. Prioritizes and manages multiple projects and day-to-day required activities.
Detailed, accurate, and consistently meets deadlines
Knowledge of retail requirements as reflected in related governmental regulations, notices, forms, and guides
Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions
Flexible and open to new ideas and responsibilities, adjusts to changing needs

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform month-end and year-end closing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
Assist with credit card data clearing.
Post payroll journal entries and health insurance allocations in SAP.
Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
Maintain accounting controls by following policies and procedures, complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.
Perform general ledger and account analysis, account reconciliation and research variances and discrepancies.
Record and upload banking transactions for multiple bank accounts and balancing to bank daily.
Prepare bank reconciliations.
Clear balance sheet accounts as assigned.
Assist with the preparation of Annual Review materials and supporting documentation.
Assist with ongoing and future accounting projects as needed.