Staff Accountant

Description

We are hiring for the role of Staff Accountant to join our team in BARDSTOWN, Kentucky, 40004-3267, United States. This role is centered around the meticulous handling of financial reports and transactions, with a focus on processing expense reports, managing vendor payments, maintaining customer records, and accounts receivables and payables. As a Staff Accountant, you will be integral to the smooth functioning of our financial operations, contributing to the wider goals of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and verifying expense reports, reconciling these reports with account balances and other office records.

• Facilitating vendor payments, including verification of federal ID numbers, reviewing purchase orders, and addressing discrepancies.

• Ensuring outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifying discount opportunities, and issuing stop-payment orders when necessary.

• Preparing, posting, verifying, and recording customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable.

• Creating and submitting invoices in accordance with company practices.

• Maintaining and updating customer files, including name or address changes, mergers, or mailing attentions.

• Drafting correspondence for standard past-due accounts and collections, identifying delinquent accounts by reviewing files, and contacting delinquent account holders to request payment.

• Generating reports regarding the status of customer accounts as requested.

• Researching customer and vendor discrepancies and past-due amounts.

• Assisting in generating monthly billing statements based on the general ledger.

• Assisting with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions.

• Recording the entry of, verifying documentation for, and distributing petty cash.

• Calculating and reporting sales tax as necessary.

Requirements

• Must have a solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles

• Proven ability to calculate, post, and manage accounting figures and financial records

• Proficiency in the use of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Proven knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP), Expense Reports, and Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of accounting

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is preferred.

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