Staff Accountant

Camarillo

Job Description Job Description SUMMARY:

JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will research and analyze financial information to help the company make well informed decisions, write reports and monitor financial movements by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances. Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the staff accountant’s day-to-day work. The staff accountant will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include but are not limited too are:

Prepares weekly/monthly cashflow model

Assists with month end close including GL reconciliations (i.e. Inventory, Fixed Assets, Etc.)

Reconciles general bank accounts by gathering and balancing information.

Assists with preparing fixed asset depreciation schedule

Maintains accounting controls by following policies and procedures

Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed

Demonstrates appropriate understanding/working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls and apply them.

Assists in reviewing financial data by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

Assists in developing new finance/accounting staff members

Understands AR and AP processes and supervises AR and AP staff to ensure that policies and procedures are being followed.

Maintains confidentiality of financial information, investment decisions, or any other tasks assigned by the

Organization

Validates Commission reports against sales on a monthly basis

Prepares financial ad-hoc reports, charts, tables and other exhibits as requested

Corrects errors by posting adjusting journal entries

Adjusting entries for amortizations prepaids

Increase productivity by streamlining accounting processes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to sit for extended periods of time

Ability to look at a computer screen for extended periods of time

Ability to maintain a composed and professional demeanor within a flexible and (at times noisy) work environment

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Must type a minimum of 40 WPM

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests;

Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives

Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe personnel behavior.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of one to three years’ experience in the accounting field or in a similar role

Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, finance, accounting, or economics, or any finance related degree

Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Good interpersonal skills, detail oriented, self-motivated and organized

Good research, quantitative, and analytical skills

Good communication and presentation skills – verbal and oral

Ability to prioritize task, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment

Good knowledge of laws, government regulations, and legislation that affect the financial industry

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one to three years’ experience as a junior financial analyst, financial analyst, or in a similar role

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics, or any finance related degree