Staff Accountant

Continental Finance Company•Wilmington, DE

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will support the overall maintenance and administration of the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
Demonstrated proficiency in accounting principles and best practices.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, and advanced Excel).
High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of credit card or financial services experience preferred.
Minimum 1 year of experience reconciling cash accounts preferred.
Experience with P&Ls, balance sheets, & income statements a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the Accounting Managers with the day-to-day, monthly and year-end operations of the Accounting Department.
Perform the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Accounting policies and procedures.
Perform the processing of functional and benefits expense allocations, monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed assets depreciation and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries, if necessary.
Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer’s benefit costs, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
Verify the accuracy of data received from vendors and internal company reports.
Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
Streamline and automate accounting procedures by analyzing current processes and recommending changes.
Performing other duties as assigned.