Staff Accountant

Position Overview:

The Staff Accountant is mainly responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and reporting processes. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performing monthly closing activities; journal entries, account reconciliations, accrual schedules, variance analysis & commentary, financial statements, and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP and Company policies and procedures.
• Assist management with financial statements.
• Analyzing financial information and reports (detailing income, expenses, assets, and liabilities, and preparing a balance sheet, profit and loss statement, statement of cash flows, and other reports).
• Reviewing and recording contracts.
• Performing balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Understanding and applying generally accepted accounting principles.
• Review tax preparation for sales/use or other gross receipts.
• Preparing commissions and bonuses for the approval process.
• Preparing schedules, test samples, and data in support of the external audit.
• Preparing schedules, footnotes, and related disclosures for the annual financial statement.
• Using software such as; Microsoft Excel and Outlook, Dynamics, Great Plains, Concur, and Northridge Loan Management Software.
• Performing other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications other than their own.

Required Attributes:

• Detailed and accurate
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Positive and professional attitude
• Reliable, driven, proactive, self-starter
• Analytical and problem-solver
• Prioritization, organizational, and time management skills
• A high degree of integrity, trust-worthy and professional
• Meet deadlines and prioritize workload with minimal supervision
• Inquisitive by nature; challenges the status quo, and demonstrates active learning skills
• Collaborates and collaborates well with others
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Sense of humor.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting required
• A minimum of two (2) years of recent related experience required
• Intermediate-level knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) is required
• Working knowledge of ERP/financial system

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Associate should be able to stand, sit in an office space, see, hear, and understand speech, communicate, lift computer equipment, supplies, and materials, and use office equipment and computers. The Associate is exposed to typical office working conditions. If requested by an applicant or employee, we may provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties required of personnel so classified. We have the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Neighborly® is fully committed to Equal Employment opportunities and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal or state law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity and encouraged to be their authentic self.

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