Staff Accountant I

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
Assist in the monthly close process as well as preparing monthly reports, account for and review corporate overhead and cash activities, as well as assist with the year-end audit.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
* Prepare and enter monthly journal entries
* Corporate overhead accounting--preparation of accruals and other journal entries related to corporate overhead, explanation of variances to budget, maintenance of a strong dialog with department directors for ongoing activities within the department that impact their overhead
* Maintain GL chart of accounts
* Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for specified accounts

OTHER DUTIES
* Assist in the preparation of trial balances and audit work papers
* Assist with year-end audit activities
* Assist with ad hoc requests from executive levels of management
* Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES
* Self-motivated; ability to work independently
* Strong Excel (specifically pivot tables) and technology skills
* Analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Ability to review and improve accounting processes, policies, and procedures
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
* Working knowledge of GAAP accounting

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
* Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
* Less than 10% travel

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited 4-year university/accounting program
* 1-3 years public accounting or corporate financial reporting experience