Staff Accountant:

Our client is a consumer products Retailer and Distributor with multiple entities. They are experiencing growth and seeking a Staff Accountant to join their Accounting team. The Staff Accountant is responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

• Take on complex internal and external (domestic and international) cash management reporting and processing and assist with forecast and research
• Manage complex Accounts Receivable responsibilities, Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Review and establish new customer credit, release and hold orders, Run Aging Reports and perform Soft collections
• Manager Accounts Payable with 3 way matching to system
• Process check runs, ACH payments and wire transfers
• Process accruals, assist with financial statement support and analysis
• Identify and process GL adjusting entries, allocations
• Provide insight to improve existing processes and can also develop new processes
• Communicate and interact professionally and collaboratively with all levels of the organization including senior management
• Provide leadership to other team members and to cross functional colleagues

Looking for someone that can grow beyond the initial role

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance a plus
• Staff accountant with recent and/or deep Accounts Receivable background (manufacturing, distribution, big box retailer or industry background managing costs and cash for projects is a very strong plus, but not required)
• Previous full cycle A/P, A/R and/or accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Prior treasury experience a desired plus but not required (wires, ACH’s, check runs, etc.)
• Strong Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, SUMIFs, Mid, Left and right text and character functions)
• Process improvement oriented
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and meet tight deadlines consistently

Intangible Skills:

• Forward looking mentality
• Critical Thinker
• Deep understanding of internal controls and background
• Very team oriented
• Must be comfortable working in a fluid environment and comfortable with change
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Desire and interest to learn our unique business and grow with the company
• Is comfortable providing mentorship and guidance to other team members
• Uses Judgement before acting