Accountant

Star Distributors Inc.; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A wholesale distributor company in West Haven, Connecticut, is seeking an entry-level financial professional. This role involves diverse accounting functions such as preparing tax returns, maintaining financial records, and assisting management. The ideal candidate should possess strong computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Prior experience with accounting software like QuickBooks is a plus. This full-time position offers a chance to contribute to the team's success while honing your financial skills.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Strong working knowledge of necessary software applications.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly beverage tax and escheat tax returns.
• Maintain capital expenditure and fixed asset registers.
• Prepare annual 1099’s and maintain W9 Records.

Skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of Outlook

Experience in QuickBooks Desktop

Knowledge of AS400

Customer-friendly attitude

Education

Two years of college or more

Job description

Job Summary

Performs a wide range of financial functions within the company, as well as assisting management with various tasks as needed. The ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently while consistently delivering results within established deadlines.

Essential Functions

• Prepare monthly beverage tax and escheat tax returns.
• Prepare and post necessary journal entries to the GL and maintain supporting schedules for asset and liabilities accounts.
• Prepare monthly bank, accounts receivable and accounts payable reconciliations.
• Maintain capital expenditure and fixed asset registers.
• Review and reconcile company payables.
• Monitor account balances to ensure adequate cash flow and liquidity.
• Prepare annual 1099’s and maintain W9 Records.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for management to assist in measuring business profitability.
• Prepare for and assist in completion of yearly financial statement review by external accounting firm.
• Assist with a range of accounting functions as needed, including invoicing, applying payments, processing vendor invoices and issuing checks.
• Maintain the General Ledger and Accounts Payable systems to ensure all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Assist outside sister companies as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned, in order to contribute to the team effort.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Communication Skills

Ability to read and comprehend in English simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to customers and fellow employees at Star Distributors, Inc.

Math Skills

Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, volume, etc.

Physical Demands

Able to sit for prolonged periods. Able to climb stairs and move throughout the building.

Skills and Abilities

• Computer literate. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in QuickBooks Desktop is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of AS400 is a plus.

Competency

• Must be a self-motivated individual, with the ability to work efficiently and independently, while also contributing to the team’s success.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Flexibility to travel to various in-state work sites as needed.
• Honesty/Integrity.
• Customer/employee friendly.

Education

Two years of college or more, with 2 years + accounting experience.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Wholesale