Staff Accountant

Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Supervisor/Manager Title: Senior Manager, Accounting

Job Description Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for US general ledger accounting, including compliance reporting month-end close, sales order and inventory, account receivables, account payables, and audit/review processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for sales order management (quote, invoice, recording and follow up).
• Record and reconcile all incoming financial transactions received
• Resolve outstanding payments and sending collection statements
• Update account information and records of clients
• Responsible for intercompany transactions, Inventory, and accrual management.
• Responsible for US General Ledger, including but not limited to Cash, AR, AP, and Accrued liabilities.
• Prepare filings of all state sales & use tax returns.
• Inspect account books for efficiency and accuracy.
• Month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations, to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with internal control documentation, testing, and remediation.
• Interface with cross functional teams to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with financial and tax audits.
• Interface with international accounting to resolve accounting matters.
• Special projects in systems, accounting, and finance.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in Accounting/Finance. Preferably medical technology or manufacturing.
• Experience with international currency transactions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and mid-tier ERP systems.
  
  

Skills and Abilities Required for This Job:

• Knowledge and hands on experience with US GAAP.
• Must be able to effectively articulate issues to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Must be able to work effectively and collaborate within cross functional teams.
• Must be able to present information, in a clear and concise manner, to management.
• Must take initiative, be resourceful and have the ability to conduct hands-on work to resolve issues.
• Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks with high attention to detail.