Staff Accountant

Express Employment Professionals is a professional recruiting and staffing company dedicated to helping local businesses find local people. We are currently recruiting for a Staff Accountant.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing highly specialized accounting work required to perform general accounting, month-end closing, financial analysis, financial reporting and year-end closings. Must possess the technical accounting expertise to ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, compliance to internal policies and other government regulations and requirements. This person must be self-motivated, results-oriented, efficiency driven, analytical and detail-oriented.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs complex accounting work according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to specific programs. The ability to interpret rules and regulations and apply them to work situations is essential.
• Ensures all programs perform within established budgetary parameters, including cost control activities, monitoring revenues and expenses, variances analysis and ensuring sound fiscal controls.
• Responsible for preparing and evaluating monthly financial statements.
• Plans, manages, coordinates, and implements the year-end closing processes and procedures for the assigned programs or properties; conducts year-end process; provides financial information and technical support to financial and government program auditors;
• Performs standard internal audits of various accounting records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Generates various reports or audit calculations and ensures accuracy with billing, payroll processing, and accounts payable. Assign payables to appropriate budget line items.
• Administers applicable grants, related financial reports and documents. Maintains contract and grant schedules.
• Prepares spreadsheets or reports for decision-making purposes. Develops financial models and executes other special projects as needed.
• Excellent technical accounting skills are required including, strong knowledge and experience with GAAP.
• Property Management or Real Estate accounting experience is a PLUS!!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting. CPA is a plus; supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Finance or Accounting. Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, and Access preferred. Experience with Yardi is a plus. Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively at all levels, internally and externally, to maximize performance, problem-solving and results. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.