Location: Syracuse,NY, USA
Description
Job Title: Staff Accountant Reports To: Accounting Manager
Classification: Exempt Pay Range: Min $ 73,615-100,116
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant is an experienced professional directly responsible for supporting the financial accounting and reporting needs of designated business unit(s) as well as the design, implementation and maintenance of accounting controls. Accountabilities include timely and accurate production and issuance of period-ending financial statements for select business unit(s), ad hoc client service, reporting and analysis to provide business results and insights, informing and supporting the annual budgeting process, analysis and support of financial projects, identification of opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies, research and resolution of accounting issues as they arise, and assistance with special projects when necessary.
Essential Functions of Position:
* Prepare timely and accurate month-end financial statements.
* Coordinate with and support other Finance & Accounting functions in completing month-end close activities.
* Perform analytical review procedures on month-end income statement balances.
* Maintain variance analysis on business unit financial and overhead results.
* Prepare monthly reconciliations on balance sheet accounts.
* Support consolidated financial reporting.
* Analysis and support of financial projects.
* Analyze and prepare monthly reports on operational performance.
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies.
* Research and resolve accounting issues as they arise.
* Assist with special projects when necessary.
* Income Statement Account Analysis - Monthly analysis of financial results vs budget, prior periods, and relevant industry factors.
* Balance Sheet Account Analysis - Monthly analysis & preparation of work papers supporting select balance sheet accounts.
* Budgeting - Support and inform annual budget preparation.
* Year-End Audit - Work paper preparation supporting year-end balance sheet accounts.
Ad-hoc client service and reporting
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in accounting along with a minimum of 5 years of either Public Accounting experience with a National or large Regional CPA firm and/or accounting experience for a large company in their corporate offices.
* Must possess strong analytical as well as audit/research documentation skills.
* Thorough knowledge of the monthly closing process
* Must possess strong Excel skills as well as demonstrated proficiency with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and fixed asset software.
Preferred Qualifications:
* CPA preferred but not required.
* Hospitality or Restaurant industry experience
* Restaurant industry ERP experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
* Required to sit, stand, and walk; for up to 8 hours per day.
* Continuous use of the hand, arm, and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment.
* Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
* Ability to communicate professionally, in written and oral communications.
* Occasional Travel to out of state facilities may be required