Staff Accountant

Gurstel Law Firm P C•Golden Valley, MN

33d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Staff Accountant, you will apply principles of accounting and be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including preparing, analyzing, reviewing, and sending required client reports. You will maintain client accounts by verifying proper funds have been pushed and pulled, and monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness. This role involves resolving accounting discrepancies, application of consumer payments, and supervising the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company’s automated financial systems. You will also research, review, and apply all incoming checks promptly and accurately, and inform management of any issues, concerns, developments, updates, discrepancies, or questions. Responsibilities include maintaining checks with unresolved issues and reporting them to the appropriate individual. The work includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
Bachelor’s degree.
Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with basic office hardware (scanners, fax machine, copiers, etc.).
50+ words-per-minute typing.
Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
Must be a quick learner with good written and problem-solving skills.
A dependable work ethic and commitment to providing quality service.
Pass pre-employment drug screening, credit check, and background check.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, review, and send required clients reports.
Maintain client accounts by verifying proper funds have been pushed and pulled.
Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
Resolve accounting discrepancies.
Application of consumer payments.
Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company’s automated financial systems.
Research, review, and apply all incoming checks promptly and accurately.
Inform management of any issues, concerns, developments, updates, discrepancies, or questions.
Maintain checks with unresolved issues and report these issues to the appropriate individual.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Other Duties as assigned.