Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant Job Duties : Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments.

Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.

Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.

Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.

Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.

Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.

Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.

Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.

Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.