Staff Accountant

FOCAL POINTE OF ST LOUIS LLC•Caseyville, IL

24d•$50,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Controller, the Staff Accountant oversees key aspects of daily finance and accounting operations. Responsibilities include preparing and posting journal entries, supporting accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, utilizing financial systems and technology, and performing various finance-related administrative tasks. The Staff Accountant ensures accurate and timely account reconciliations and reporting of financial statements and prepares financial analyses for the Controller, CFO, and other key stakeholders as needed. Additionally, this role involves identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the distribution and accessibility of financial information across the organization.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to solve a variety of problems independently
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications including Excel, Word and Outlook
Superior data management and data analysis skills.
Self-starter, highly motivated and committed
2-5 years+ of accounting experience required
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines simultaneously
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required

Nice To Haves

Work with accounting system Acumatica is a plus
Master’s degree and/or CPA certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensuring day-to-day bank transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable, and credit card transactions are recorded properly.
Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate.
Ensuring proper revenue and expense recognition.
Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations.
Assisting the Controller and CFO in developing and monitoring departmental, project, and organizational budget; assisting with monthly financial reporting needs.
Performing fiscal year-end close activities and assisting with activities and requirements of external auditors and tax consultants.
Working with various stakeholders to compile annual financial and capital expenditure budgets
Reporting branch and consolidated financial results and key performance indicators on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
Communicating regularly with the Controller.
Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations through technology, including training staff to better utilize financial and accounting software.
Managing certain administration activities, such as state unemployment and income tax registrations, sales and use tax, personal property tax, franchise taxes, company credit card program, etc.
Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.