Staff Accountant

Talentify; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our finance team in Hazard, KY. The role focuses on timely, accurate preparation of monthly financial statements and related exhibits in accordance with accounting principles.

You will reconcile balance sheet accounts, prepare schedules for auditors, and assist with tax returns and budgets as needed. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 3–5 years of experience, with strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• Three to five years of accounting experience required
• Experience preparing monthly financial statements and reconciling asset and liability accounts required
• Experience preparing tax returns and performing various accounting functions preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares and evaluates the monthly financial statement, related exhibits and memorandums.
• Reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts on a timely basis.
• Prepares schedules used by auditors to verify accounting records.
• Prepares month-end financial package including reports and exhibits.
• May prepare various tax returns and financial surveys.
• May review and approve invoices for accuracy and payment.
• May assist in budget preparation.
• Back-up for teammates as needed.
• Assist in development and maintenance of general ledger policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Financial statement preparation

Asset/Liability reconciliation

GAAP knowledge

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Lawson

Job description

About this job

Overview

The Staff Accountant is accountable for the timely and accurate preparation and maintenance of the financial statements. This responsibility encompasses all accounts on the organization’s Balance Sheets and Income Statements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and evaluates the monthly financial statement, related exhibits and accompanying memorandums in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles.
• Accurately reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts on a timely basis as defined by the Controller.
• Prepares schedules used by various auditors in their determination of the accuracy of accounting records.
• Prepares month-end financial package including miscellaneous reports and related exhibits.
• May prepare various tax returns and financial surveys.
• May review and approve assigned invoices for accuracy and payment.
• May assist in budget preparation.
• May work as a back-up to other teammates as needed.
• Assists in development and maintenance of policies and procedures related to the general ledger function.
• May perform duties in the cash function of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• Three (3) to five (5) years of accounting experience required
• Experience preparing monthly financial statements and reconciling asset and liability accounts required
• Experience preparing tax returns and performing various accounting functions required
• Experience with Lawson preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements
• Ability to reconcile asset and liability accounts accurately
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting practices
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines