Staff Accountant

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the integrity of the accounting records; the processing of all disbursements, including payroll; the maintenance and enhancement of accounting/financial policies and procedures to ensure strong internal controls; HR support including benefit administration; and other financial and human resource functions as assigned. The CFO will be the Accountant’s immediate supervisor.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Daily accounting functions including covering for staff absences and vacancies when needed.
• Accounts Payable Data Entry and Processing
• Payroll and benefits administration.
• Recruiting support including onboarding and new hire documents.
• General Ledger review and reconciliation
• Project administration
• Review of contracts for project design services
• Supervise all financial administration personnel
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Proficiency with benefit administration
• Experience with ADP payroll systems preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3-5 years experience in accounting and payroll
• Benefit administration experience preferred.
• Computer experience and Microsoft Office experience required
• Previous project management experience preferred
• Ability to travel (occasionally) as we support offices throughout the state
• Valid driver's license required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers (i.e. keyboarding, data entry).
• Must be able to see and hear in order to gather and input information; respond to face-to-face and telephone inquiries.
• Must be able to drive and have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, and carry materials weighing a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Able to work in low light conditions, with desk lamps versus overhead lighting

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.