Staff Accountant - Full Time

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, develop and implement the facility goals and priorities relating to financial management, budget, accounting, purchasing, and/or payroll. 

Requirements

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitor and analyze all general and subsidiary ledgers. Perform monthly reconciliation and financial review for all accounts and departments.
• Maintain and update, as needed, the goals, projects, policies, procedures, methods, and controls required for the facility’s financial transactions and forecasting.
• Prepare event settlements for resident sports teams, concerts, and theater events.
• Reconcile check statements with the bank and coordinate cash transfers as directed by the CFO.
• Execute month-end receivable reconciliations and audit vendor partner payment terms to ensure compliance with partner contracts,
• Serve as the point person for merchant accounts and respond promptly to disputes. Maintain records.
• Provide data, reports, and other information to assist in the preparation of the annual budget and in forecasting revenues, expenditures, and year-end balances.
• Compile and sort documents, such as invoices and checks, confirming business transactions.
• Process payroll
• Maintain customer and vendor files; respond to inquiries and research discrepancies.
• Verify and post business transaction details, such as funds received and disbursed, and total accounts.
• Input journal entries.
• Assist with coding of receipts and disbursements into the general ledger.
• Support other departments with reports as needed/requested.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements.
• Monitor capital asset purchases, maintain asset detail records, track depreciation, and perform account analysis.
• Work with management to maintain project accounting.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. 

Skills and Abilities

Position requires the following skills and abilities:

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in financial management and accounting software.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Have extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and a proven history of learning and troubleshooting new software programs effectively.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Work effectively under pressure and/or a stringent schedule and produce accurate results.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, guests, employees, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Work as a team member as well as independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited four-year college or university, with some accounting experience, including reconciling general ledger accounts; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Safe Intacct software is a plus. Project accounting experience is a plus.