Staff - Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Finance 

LOCATION:  Remote 

STATUS: Exempt 

REPORTS TO:  VP of Finance 

Job Description

Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization. 

• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements. 

• Maintains the general ledger. 

• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books. 

• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks. 

• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections. 

• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit. 

• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software. 

• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. 

• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION & TRAINING 

• Bachelors degree in Accounting required 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE 

• 2+ years’ experience in accounting required 

• Experience with basic accounting and financial practices 

• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. Netsuite) 

SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• High level of attention to detail 

• Mathematical aptitude 

• Analytical ability 

• Organization 

• Ability to use and learn new computer systems 

• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

This role functions in a home office environment.  This role must be able to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period of time during the completion of duties. 

This position frequently needs to use the following: 

• Computers 

• Microsoft Office 

• Multiple monitors 

HOURS / SHIFTS 

Monday-Friday, hours to be determined with manager.  This position may be requested to work afterhours and weekends to meet short deadlines, and to be responsive at times convenient to other team members, providers and facilities. 

TRAVEL 

Travel is generally not required, however there may be periodic company gatherings which the role must attend. 

OTHER 

• COVID-19 vaccination and booster (if applicable) required