Retail Accounting - Staff Accountant

Retail Accounting - Staff Accountant

275 Schoolhouse Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410, USA Req #762 Thursday, April 18, 2024

Position Overview :

As the Staff Accountant you will be responsible for handling the accounting duties for the company owned entities and retail accounting customers.

Responsibilities :

• Reviewing and preparing financial statements in a timely manner with accuracy
• Maintaining efficient and accurate operations for all phases of the accounting cycle including but not limited to payables, receivables, payroll, inventory, reporting etc.
• Preparing monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts and bank statements
• Recording journal entries
• Analyzing and interpreting financial information such as balance sheets, cash flow and income statements
• Preparing budgets and ad hoc analysis as needed
• Identifying and implementing process improvements
• Developing and maintaining sound internal controls and ensuring ongoing compliance
• Answering inquiries from customers by analyzing and interpreting information
• Maintaining professionalism and confidentiality practices regarding company information
• Prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously ensuring deadlines are met accordingly
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Environment :

Warehouse Office approx. 65F 70F

Schedule :

• Monday Friday
• Standard Business Hours

Experience :

• Preferred : One (1) Three (3) years experience in Accounting & knowledge of GAAP
• Preferred : Bachelors degree of Science in Accounting
• Preferred : Proficiency in office software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace etc

Skills :

• Physical abilities : Ability to stand, walk and sit throughout your day; Walking on a variety of flooring such as carpet, concrete, tile etc.
• Strong communication Skills : Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis
• Organizational Skills : Ability to fulfill executive directions in a timely manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Working in a team based environment : Working independently and as a team player
• Quality : Maintain integrity and high standards from all perspectives
• Safety Culture : Maintain and drive safety policies; driving for accountability of safe practices throughout shift
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