Staff Accountant

Why it’s worth it:

As a key member of the team, the Staff Accountant will perform various accounting and finance responsibilities.  This person will be hands on with accounting transactions and processes at ReliaQuest to ensure accurate reporting under US GAAP and adherence to accounting policies and controls. 

The everyday hustle:

· Monitor the company's accounts receivables, contact customers to arrange payment and resolve customer issues causing delays

· Prepare regular reports on the status of unpaid accounts and progress towards collection

· Review company transactions (e.g. revenue, costs) and supporting documentation, and ensure accurately recorded in the company's financial systems

· Perform monthly close tasks

· Prepare journal entries to include sufficient documentation/support

· Maintain various monthly balance sheet reconciliation schedules

· Provide research and analysis to resolve accounting discrepancies

· Answer inquiries from vendors, employees and customers

· Prepare documentation for the annual financial audits

· Assist with the purchase order process

· Provide a high level of customer service to the internal departments that this position supports

Do you have what it takes?:

· Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

· Basic understanding of accounting principles and how to apply them

· 0-2 years of experience in a corporate accounting/finance department or public accounting firm

· High attention to detail and well organized

· Results - driven, highly self-motivated, with a strong sense of urgency; Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities

· Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, look-ups, etc.)

· Proficient in all MS Office suite core applications

· Experience working in accounting software is a plus