Staff Accountant I

Posted Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 5 : 00 AM

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Staff Accountant

Summary Description

The Staff Accountant position is responsible for reviewing accounts payable and treasury functions for multiple companies, prepares portfolio company accounts receivable invoices, processes and prepares semi-monthly payroll, and prepares weekly cash reconciliation reports.

Responsibilities consist primarily of recording daily accounting activities across multiple management companies. This position will require regular interaction with clients and team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares weekly cash reconciliations to provide the client with a summary of cash deposits and disbursements;
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations for multiple management companies;
• Enter cash and other necessary journal entries to provide an accurate ledger;
• Process payroll for multiple clients’ semimonthly;
• Review accounts payable invoices to process payments timely and accurately;
• Review scheduled and non-scheduled wire requests using several online banking systems;
• Complete Form 1099 for the company’s vendors for year-end reporting purposes;
• Coordinates and completes special projects as directed by management;

Problem Resolution and Administration

• Ability to multi-task between different tasks and internal demands throughout the day;
• Continually updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; internal company and team trainings; maintains personal networks;
• participates in professional development opportunities;
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge and Skills

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, methods, procedures, internal controls with the ability to exercise good judgement in selecting and interpreting information;
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients’ business and maintain strong client relationships;
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism in the performance of duties;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, assisting in the coordination of the work of other team members as needed;
• Sound computer and technical skills, including the use of MS Office Suite and other financial systems;
• Ability to effectively provide team members and others with information, training and assistance as needed;
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex accounting procedures and analysis; preparation of work papers; general knowledge of financial reporting;
• Demonstrate sound research, interpretive and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• 0 2 years’ (relevant) experience in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred;
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field;
• Advanced degree (MBA or MSA) in Accounting or related field strongly preferred;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to multitask, time management, attention to detail, planning and problem-solving skills required;
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and oral communication with current and potential clients;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Physical and Other Requirements

• At times, as business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job.
• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job :
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand;
• The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10lbs;
• Specific vision abilities are required within this position.
• Occasional travel (approximately 10% or less) may be required in this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees to perform the essential functions.

Ultimus Leverpoint is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of the applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship or any other status entitled to protection under federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

No questions on our employment application are intended to secure information that is to be used for impermissible purposes.

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