Staff Accountant I

Socket.dev; Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Hazard, KY is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. You'll prepare statements and schedules for auditors and assist with tax returns and budgets.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and strong Excel skills; Lawson experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years accounting experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Solid background preparing monthly financial statements and reconciling asset and liability accounts.
• Experience with tax returns and general accounting functions.

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 in their determination of accuracy.
• Prepares month-end financial package including reports.
• May prepare various tax returns and financial surveys.
• May review invoices for accuracy and payment; assist in budgets.
• May help develop and maintain GL policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Lawson

Job description

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

A minimum of three to five years accounting experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required. Must have solid background preparing monthly financial statements and reconciling asset and liability accounts, preparing tax returns and various other accounting functions.

Must possess strong organizational, technical, analytical and communication skills.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Lawson preferred.