Staff Accountant

Bowling Green, KY
Full Time
Entry Level
Job Title:              Accounting Staff Accountant
Classification:     Exempt
Department:      Accounting
Reports to:          Accounting Manager

Purpose:

Assists in general ledger maintenance, preparation of accounting statements and financial reports; maintains record of business transactions and records;

General Duties:
 
  • Requires physical activity throughout shift(except breaks and lunch) such as long periods of sitting; substantial walking and standing, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
  • Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences. 
  • Prepare adjusting journal entries. 
  • Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts. 
  • Report to management regarding the finances of establishment. 
  • Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology. 
  • Maintain or examine the records of government agencies. 
  • Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans. 
  • Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals. 
  • Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel and direct their work activities. 
  • Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, or maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
  • Prepare and submit customer invoices
  • Code, post and receipt payments
  • Monitor customer accounts for non-payment and delayed payment
  • Track and reconcile Petty Cash
  • Managerial accounting activities – assist accounting expatriate in analysis.
  • Cash forecasting – Cash receipt.

Skills:
 
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills.
  • Self- starter, multi-tasked and detailed oriented, good computer skills and math skills.
  • Observes all safety rules.
  • Observes Kaizen and 5S procedures.
  • Interpersonal/human relations skills.
  • Compliance with legal guidelines.
  • Writing — communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 
  • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. 
  • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. 
  • Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others. 
  • Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. 
  • Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people. 

Requirements:
 
  • Four year degree in accounting

 
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