Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Knights Companies Inc

9 hours ago

No application

About

  • Description

Purpose

  • The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including account reconciliations, journal entries, tax filings, and financial reporting. This role assists with month-end and year-end close, maintains records across multiple entities, and supports audits, budgeting, and internal controls.

Essential Functions

  • Perform all job duties in accordance with company safety and environmental policies and procedures
  • Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings
  • Perform cash account, AP/AR, sales and payroll entries and reconciliations
  • Perform inventory adjustments and participate in occasional onsite inventory observations
  • Reconcile intercompany transactions and ensure accuracy across companies
  • Maintain and organize financial records across companies
  • Input and maintain data in the accounting system, ensuring that entries are posted correctly and in a timely manner.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements
  • Prepares and files monthly sales tax returns across companies
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly IFTA filings
  • Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform audit.
  • Assists with the implementation and maintenance of internal financial controls and procedures.
  • Collaborate with the accounting team to produce accurate and timely financial reporting and budget preparation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • Minimum of 2 to 3 years of related experience, preferably in public accounting, construction or manufacturing
  • Experience utilizing accounting software, preferably Sage 100.
  • Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Ability to be self-motivated and work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Detail oriented with strong time management skills.

Physical Demands

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working from a computer
  • Able to safely lift a minimum of 10 lbs.
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace