AF Staff Accountant I

Melaleuca, Inc.•Idaho Falls, ID

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant assists the General Accounting Manager in supplying complete and accurate financial information to the company in the areas of inventory, capital, cash, income, expenses and product costs.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
Strong Accounting knowledge.
Strong computer and spreadsheet skills.
Detailed work and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to work independently and professionally.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of company policies, procedures and the company marketing plan.
A collaborative approach and willingness to engage in an environment of active idea sharing
Sharp organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
The ability to produce consistent quality under deadline pressure while paying careful attention to detail
Self-motivation and a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Ability to handle confidential information

Responsibilities

Prepares financial statements for various entities.
Reviews and analyzes departments and prepares appropriate journal entries.
Suggests cost savings and revenue enhancing ideas.
Performs monthly expense account variance analysis.
Prepares and analyzes various general ledger account reconciliations.
Prepares journal entries and reconciles account balances for income statements and balance sheets and research and reconcile all discrepancies and recommend solutions.
Performs special projects by researching, coordinating, gathering information, etc.
With general direction, researches, coordinates and gathers information for a variety of complex projects requiring the exercise of evaluative thinking and independent judgment in interpretation and application of company and accounting policies.
Performs independent analysis and makes recommendations to provide appropriate financial data relating to the development of new programs.
Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure company purchase policies are being followed.
Verifies and audits all Business Travel Reimbursements.