Staff Accountant

LM SERVICES CORPORATION GROUP • St. Louis, MO

20d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Learn and master all areas of the accounting department including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Cashier Duties. The goal is to develop the staff accountant position for growth within the company to move into Assistant Controller and Controller positions. Accounts Receivable specific: Must be able to manage entire A/R process within company standards. Percentage of balance owed over 60 days never exceeds 4%. Drive A/R process with Front Desk and Sales team. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Monitor all relative paperwork daily necessary to stay within company billing standards. This applies to all balances/credits on the City Ledger, House Accounts and Group Masters unless previously advised otherwise. a. Group bills assembled and invoiced/charged within 3 business days of checkout. Groups that are not direct bill approved must have the payment or credit card authorized in full 72 hours prior to arrival. b. Courtesy calls made within 10 business days to validate the receipt and accuracy of the invoice. c. Client must be contacted if payment not received within 30 day payment terms. d. Detailed written records must be kept on attempts to contact client including date, name, phone number and email. Emails should be printed for easy reference. e. A/R files must be kept in as outlined in A/R SOP Good communication must be kept with the Accounting, Front Desk and Sales departments to ensure timely billing. All files must be neatly organized and maintained on a daily basis. In the event of an absence from work, files must be readily and easily accessible. Maintain current direct bill applications and obtain same for all new accounts. Check on references and determine client’s ability to pay in a timely manner then route to Controller for approval. Bring all problem accounts to the attention of the Controller to determine what corrective or collection actions must be taken. Manage Credit Meetings with property management and sales on a weekly basis. Discuss new or better billing or collection procedures with Controller, for implementation as approved. Follow all duties given by the Controller. A daily checklist must be used and updated to include daily duties, specific day duties and any verbal assignments given. SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions. Monitor and review property control policies. Monitor inventory levels and controls. Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws. SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace. Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process. Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written. Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required. Ability to prepare and analyze data, figures and transcriptions prepared on and generated by computer. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentage, and volume. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited information exists.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required
• Ability to prepare and analyze data, figures and transcriptions prepared on and generated by computer
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentage, and volume
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited information exists
• B.A. or B.S. degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting Required

Responsibilities

• Manage entire A/R process within company standards
• Monitor all relative paperwork daily necessary to stay within company billing standards
• Maintain current direct bill applications and obtain same for all new accounts
• Bring all problem accounts to the attention of the Controller
• Manage Credit Meetings with property management and sales on a weekly basis
• Follow all duties given by the Controller
• Monitor and review property control policies
• Monitor inventory levels and controls

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level