Staff Accountant

Join SAFCO's Winning Team as an Entry-Level Staff Accountant!

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.

Are you a driven, results-oriented accounting professional who is searching for an outstanding career opportunity? Then drive your career forward as an entry-level Staff Accountant at SAFCO!

Reporting to the Vice President of Accounting, you’ll handle diverse accounting and financial responsibilities, including maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with the month-end close, reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, and creating reports.

The ideal candidate for this role holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, equipped with a comprehensive understanding of GAAP compliance standards, along with at least three years of related experience.

Note that this job is on-site and only local candidates will be considered.

Few companies offer the career and personal growth opportunities that SAFCO does. We provide a challenging and fast-paced work environment, a market-based salary combined with uncapped commission potential, and an excellent benefit package (i.

e., 401(k), major medical and dental, vision, life, and disability insurance).

Key Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities for this position include :

• Perform general cost accounting and other related duties.
• Prepare monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintain the general ledger.
• Code invoices, set up new accounts, reconcile accounts, and help close the monthly books.
• Reconcile bank accounts on a monthly basis, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks.
• Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Verify and / or complete payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform the annual audit.
• File tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Coordinate with the software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommend updates to enhance the accounting software.
• Manage the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).

We encourage qualified candidates to apply here. SAFCO is an EOE / drug-free workplace.

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