Staff Accountant

Job description

Summary/Objective: The Staff Accountant will manage the daily operations and strategic objectives of the Company's accounts payable cycle. In addition, the general accountant will assist with all accounting/finance functions of the company; inclusive but not limited to: payroll accounting, fixed asset accounting, prepaid expenses, general ledger accounting, general ledger reconciliations, bank account reconciliations, financial reporting and budgeting/forecasting.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all necessary accounts payable functions including entering bills, paying bills, reporting and research on any and all questions pertaining to outstanding expenses
• Oversight and development of the company's credit card program. All credit card reporting and monitoring of expenses to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Proper recording and application of all cash not received from a customer (i.e. refunds, returns, etc.).
• Ensure vendors and accounts are updated / managed in ERP system
• Monitors banking requirements and performs required bank reporting as directed by the CFO
• Manages and performs all fixed asset accounting
• Prepare journal entries as needed
• Prepare account reconciliations as needed
• Participate in the monthly financial close process
• Participate in financial reviews/audits as needed
• Strict adherence to all internal policies and GAAP requirements
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Prompt and regular attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Job Experience, and/or Competencies:

• At least three years previous relevant experience preferred
• Associates degree preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills preferred
• The ability to develop and communicate goals in support of the business' mission
• Seeks opportunities to develop experience and knowledge; as well as providing opportunities for employee development and engagement of team members
• Establishes structures and processes to plan and manage the orderly implementation of procedures and efficient improvements throughout the function
• Accurately anticipates the implications of events or decisions for various stakeholders in the organization and plans strategy accordingly

Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand; occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. LRS Healthcare recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.