Staff Accountant
Savannah, GA, United States1w ago
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- Location
- Savannah, GA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Experience
- 1–3 yrs
- Function
- Finance & Accounting
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 1w ago
Skills
excelfinancial analysisfinancial reportinggeneral ledgerjournal entriesmicrosoft office
About the role
SUMMARY
The Staff Accountant is responsible for tasks relating to general accounting functions, financial reporting, and business unit operational accounting. This position is responsible for a variety of daily, weekly and monthly tasks associated with Colonial Group, Inc.’s accounting processes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in analyzing financial transactions and accounts to determine accuracy and completeness of entries. Create journal entries to record the revenues, expenses, and tax provisions.
Assist in preparing monthly cash reconciliations and record related journal entries.
Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies between purchase orders and supplier invoices. Prepare vouchers for the payment of supplier invoices.
Formulate a basic level of all operational and accounting computer software/equipment systems that impact the accounting and financial reporting processes.
Assist with the accounting team for all deadlines are met in accordance with department closing dates.
Assist with accounting of certain inventory items. Reconcile related general ledger accounts.
Prepare various other monthly account reconciliations which may include receivables, payables, accrued expenses, and other accounts. This responsibility includes any daily or weekly processes that lead to the overall reconciliation of the monthly activity.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting or a related field is required.
1-3years’ experience is required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) is required, and the candidate should be comfortable working with multiple PC software platforms
Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving ability, and developed interpersonal skills are required
The ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment is necessary
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk while performing job duties.
Occasionally required to lift and/or move materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
Travel will be minimal, potentially up to 10%.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in an office environment and may require periodic visits to operational and inventory locations. The role requires collaboration with accounting and operations personnel, adherence to established deadlines, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
The physical demands and work environment described above are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for tasks relating to general accounting functions, financial reporting, and business unit operational accounting. This position is responsible for a variety of daily, weekly and monthly tasks associated with Colonial Group, Inc.’s accounting processes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in analyzing financial transactions and accounts to determine accuracy and completeness of entries. Create journal entries to record the revenues, expenses, and tax provisions.
Assist in preparing monthly cash reconciliations and record related journal entries.
Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies between purchase orders and supplier invoices. Prepare vouchers for the payment of supplier invoices.
Formulate a basic level of all operational and accounting computer software/equipment systems that impact the accounting and financial reporting processes.
Assist with the accounting team for all deadlines are met in accordance with department closing dates.
Assist with accounting of certain inventory items. Reconcile related general ledger accounts.
Prepare various other monthly account reconciliations which may include receivables, payables, accrued expenses, and other accounts. This responsibility includes any daily or weekly processes that lead to the overall reconciliation of the monthly activity.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting or a related field is required.
1-3years’ experience is required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) is required, and the candidate should be comfortable working with multiple PC software platforms
Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem solving ability, and developed interpersonal skills are required
The ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment is necessary
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk while performing job duties.
Occasionally required to lift and/or move materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
Travel will be minimal, potentially up to 10%.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position operates in an office environment and may require periodic visits to operational and inventory locations. The role requires collaboration with accounting and operations personnel, adherence to established deadlines, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
The physical demands and work environment described above are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.