General Staff Accountant

City of Lincoln; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lincoln is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage general ledger, GAAP compliance, and daily AR/AP in the Accounting Department.

You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, process invoices in the ERP, and assist in monthly reporting for multiple locations.

Qualifications include a 4-year degree and 5+ years of accounting experience; MS Dynamics GP and MS Office proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Associates degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• 5+ years of cumulative accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare general journal entries and reconciliations.
• Process A/R and A/P invoices in ERP.
• Generate periodic financial and management reports.
• Support multiple departments across locations.
• Research and resolve accounting issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelors/Associates in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

MS Office

Job description

• Location 9330 N 91st Ave,Peoria, AZ, 85345,United States
• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 / Year
• Job Category General Staff Accountant
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name HR
• Phone [phone]

Summary of Position:

Responsible for accounting and financial duties in the Accounting Department, along with providing support to Finance Management. Maintains and controls the general ledger accounts of business transactions, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that includes analytic and thorough review of financial records. Process daily AR and/or AP entries to an ERP system, ensure files are complete and maintained as needed. Assist in accounting duties as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare general journal entries including intercompany transactions. Perform general ledger account and bank statement reconciliation.
• Perform accounts receivable (A/R) and/or accounts payable (A/P) functions including, but not limited to, processing invoices, input system accounting data, review of customer and/or vendor accounts, collections or check processing.
• Monitor A/R and A/P communications to ensure timely and accurate application of remittances and/or payments.
• Create, implement and maintain periodic reporting, fixed asset, bank reconciliation and other MDGP system modules.
• Assist in daily, weekly and month-end processing which could require general ledger input. Prepare statistical and financial reports as required.
• Utilize computer systems and software to process or obtain accounting data.
• Provide accounting support to multiple company departments and locations.
• Research, track and resolve accounting issues as they arise.
• Support tasks as assigned by accounting personnel.
• Compile and sort accounting documents as required for processing. Maintain accounting records and files for records retention.

Qualifications:

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred. Proficient in MS Office, database and accounting software. Intermediate knowledge of accounting and GAAP procedures. High level understanding of manufacturing operations with multiple locations, including intercompany accounting skills. A Bachelors or Associates Degree in Accounting/Finance or commensurate work experience. There should be at least 5+ years of cumulative relevant experience in accounting. Must be well organized, accurate, with a great attention to detail, and able to articulate business information; meet deadlines and prioritize tasks; work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, and sit for extended periods of time.