Staff Accoutant PR

The Staff Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

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• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
  
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
  
• Maintains the general ledger.
  
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
  
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
  
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
  
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
  
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
  
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
  
• Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
  
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
  
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  

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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
  
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
  
• Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
  

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• Bachelors degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
  
• At least three years of related experience required.