Staff Accountant - job 2 of 2

The ideal candidate will be responsible for reconciling the General Ledger, assisting with monthly closing processes, and reviewing AP/AR invoicing. Keys to Hire... • Responsible for preparing month-end balance sheet review and performing account reconciliations • Coordinating new vendor setup and maintaining vendor contact • Able to reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies • Work closely with the department heads to understand and ensure accuracy of all financial reporting activity Job Responsibilities: • Assist with AP and AR processing and review of discrepancies • Create journal entries and assist with account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and credit card reconciliations • Manage the processing of cash receipts, recording of revenue and receivable and working closely with various departments to ensure that revenues and receivables are reconciled accurately • Prepare and analyze the monthly budget/forecast to actual variance reports per program and department. • Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer’s benefit costs, accruals and prepaid expenses. • Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements, budget performance, and interim grant financial reporting Requirements: • Must possess 5 years of accounting experience or have previous staff accountant background • Proficient in Excel • Strong knowledge of large ERP systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Great Plains) • Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal • Well organized and a self-starter • Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration Company: • Private company in the financial industry