Staff Accountant

Gordon Flesch Company•Brooklyn Heights, OH

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About The Position

The Staff Accountant monitors and posts transactions to the general ledger and analyzes general ledger accounts. The role also assists with preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements and with monitoring and improving internal control processes as necessary. This is a full-time, exempt position at GNCO, Inc. in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, reporting to the Corporate Controller.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a four-year accredited institution.
1–3 years of accounting experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to identify problems and contribute to solutions.
Ability to anticipate others’ needs and perform tasks proactively, as appropriate.
Solid understanding of GAAP, including cost accounting.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Flexibility to adapt to changes in the role and new processes.
Ability to work independently, prioritize demands effectively, and execute tasks.
Complete and accurate work with keen attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification.
Public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain general ledger accounts and regularly reconcile accounts, focusing on prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, parts costing and valuation, payroll expense and related accruals, and bank reconciliations.
Prepare monthly entries and post them to the general ledger.
Monitor expense postings for proper classification and department assignment.
Assist with monthly financial statements and reports.
Assist with annual financial audits by preparing requested documents and statements.
Assist with designing and implementing appropriate internal controls and segregation of duties.
Assist with developing and maintaining process documentation.
Maintain professionalism.
Perform other duties of a similar nature as required.