Job Description
Job Description
Description : PURPOSE
The Staff Accountant position plays a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity and contributes to the fiscal health of the organization through meticulous accounting practices. This role is instrumental in executing a range of general accounting functions, including but not limited to, preparing month-end close journal entries, ensuring accurate balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliations, and conducting thorough analyses during the month-end close.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Essential functions :
Prepare month-end close journal entries
Complete balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliations and analysis during month-end close as assigned
Perform close administration – maintain journal entry checklist, account reconciliation checklist, & secondary review checklist
Account review and analysis throughout the month and posting of transactions
General ledger integrity reports and validations
Prepare state and local tax filings, licenses, and registrations for business operations
Perform cash management functions, including but not limited to daily bank deposits, weekly payment processing, & research on transactions
Record property transactions including but not limited to rent and related expenses, utilities, insurance, and other transactions on a weekly and monthly basis as necessary
Perform lease administration and review in accordance with ASC 842
Cross-train with other accountants to ensure flow of tasks
Requirements :
Education and Work Experience :
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Preferably one to two years of experience.
CPA or CPA eligible (preferred but not required).
Competencies :
Attention to accuracy and detail required.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment as we are a growing company.
Individuals must be able to work as part of a team, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be an adept problem solver, and have the flexibility to handle changing priorities.
Staff Accounting • Memphis, TN, US