Staff Accountant

Kids for the Future; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations. Reporting to the Controller, this role will assist with accounts receivable and collections, accounts payable, general accounting functions, and the month-end close process.

The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong attention to detail and can manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Sage accounting software is a plus but not preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to manage time efficiently and to work individually as well as within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and follow up on outstanding customer accounts and assist with the collections process.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and identify accounts requiring follow-up.
• Assist with cash application and ensure customer payments are accurately applied to outstanding invoices.
• Process and review vendor invoices and assist with the accounts payable process.
• Ensure invoices, expenses, and payments are accurately coded to the appropriate general ledger accounts and departments.
• Support the preparation and processing of weekly or scheduled payment runs.
• Assist with account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Help maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Assist with financial reporting and provide supporting documentation as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency.
• Assist the Controller and accounting team with additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Multitasking

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage

Job description

• Base Pay $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of our growing organization. Reporting to the Controller, this role will be responsible for supporting accounts receivable and collections, accounts payable, general accounting functions, and the month-end close process.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, has strong attention to detail, and can effectively manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. This position will work closely with internal teams and vendors to ensure accurate financial records, timely payments and collections, and efficient accounting processes

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Sage accounting software is a plus but not preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to manage time efficiently and to work individually as well as within a team

Summary

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage and follow up on outstanding customer accounts and assist with the collections process.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and identify accounts requiring follow-up.
• Assist with cash application and ensure customer payments are accurately applied to outstanding invoices.
• Process and review vendor invoices and assist with the accounts payable process.
• Ensure invoices, expenses, and payments are accurately coded to the appropriate general ledger accounts and departments.
• Support the preparation and processing of weekly or scheduled payment runs.
• Assist with account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Help maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Assist with financial reporting and provide supporting documentation as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency.
• Assist the Controller and accounting team with additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism.