Staff Accountant

Company: Century Group
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary* Under general supervision and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), performs a variety of professional accounting duties including preparing journal entries and analyses in support of the close of financial statements on a monthly basis. Prepares analysis of budget versus actual performance and conducts special analyses and projects as assigned. Prepares analysis of balance sheet accounts to ascertain and confirm the balances.Job Description* Prepare sales, property, and income tax returns for multiple states reports* Assist with expense reports for employees* Prepare weekly inventory reports for Inventory Management* Record details of financial transactions in appropriate journals and subsidiary ledgers* Reconcile balance sheet accounts and verifies balances to supporting data * Prepare assigned monthly journal entries to ensure account activity * Assist in the preparation of financial statements* Prepare analysis of variances to budget and prior periods to confirm the accuracy of the financial statements and understand the financial conditions of the organization* Confirm proper interface of subsystems to general ledger* Assist in summarizing analysis in written communications for presentation to senior management* Treasury* Review and record all daily cash transactions and revenue, booking banking fees* Prepare wire transfer requests* Assist in the development of policies and procedures in order to improve the efficiency and timeliness of monthly closing cycles and reporting criteria * Serve as a resource to department managers by researching and resolving account-related problemsRequirements* Strong knowledge of GAAP* Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills * Strong analytical, problem-solving and organization skills * Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills* Able to communicate with professionals at all levels* Able to work independently and take initiative* Able to adapt to changing priorities* Able to work on multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency, while keeping to deadlines* Detail-oriented* A team player* Strong work ethicExperience* Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience Ref #34139

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