Staff Accountant

Socket.dev; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Grand Island, Nebraska, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month-end close and financial analysis. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, manage cash processing, and assist with budgets and audits.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least three years of progressive accounting experience, with strong GAAP knowledge and proficiency in MS Office; JD Edwards is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum three years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Experience with GAAP and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close by preparing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage cash processing and daily cash administration.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and schedules.
• Review balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Analyze revenues and expenses for accurate recording.
• Prepare work papers for external auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

FASB

Accrual accounting

Fixed asset accounting

Tax filing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Description

Staff Accountant - Financial

The Staff Accountant will be an integral part of the finance team and will support month-end close by preparing journal entries and completing reconciliations, manage cash processing, and provide ad hoc financial analysis.

Primary Job Duties:

• Adhere to the company’s Vision and Core Values.
• Adhere and comply with the company’s handbook and company policies.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Analyze revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis.
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile journal entries and general ledger postings.
• Ensure correct procedures are in place to provide accurate control and reporting for physical inventory.
• Confirm inventory-related transactions are accurately recorded.
• Investigate and reconcile physical inventory discrepancies and variances on a monthly basis.
• Direct cash management operations to include daily cash administration, management of current accounts, and bank relations
• Monitor cash transactions to ensure that the bank accounts balance and investigate any unusual items
• Verify the accuracy/validity of outgoing payments.
• Prepare work papers for independent auditors; and direct internal audits to ensure compliance
• Assist with the preparation of annual/quarterly budgets.
• Facilitate/manage projects within the general ledger accounting department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications/Preference:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a progressive accounting/finance role is required.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current Driver’s License required.
• Related industry certifications preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience working with GAAP, FASB, accrual base accounting, organizational auditing, fixed asset accounting, and tax filing requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Accounting software; JD Edwards is preferred.

Work Environment:

Office environment, uses a computer, telephone, and other office equipment to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. May encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day.