Staff Accountant

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant serves as an important member of the itel accounting team and will report to the company’s Accounting Manager. This role’s primary responsibilities include assisting with month- and year-end closing, performing the regular transactional accounting duties through general ledger posting entries, establishing accounting processes and documentation, and assisting with the financial audit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in processing daily accounting transactions for all aspects of the business, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger entries
• Assist in month-end and year-end procedures, such as preparing journal entries and performing reconciliations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial information
• Prepare ad hoc management reports as needed for research and explanation purposes
• Prepare schedules and sample selections for audit requests
• Provide additional general administrative support for the accounting department

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two (2) years of experience in the accounting field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Energetic and enthusiastic attitude
• Attention to detail
• Multi-tasking capabilities
• Ability to maintain a positive and respectful demeanor
• Ability to work both independently as well as within a team environment
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to effectively balance multiple tasks
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to embrace creativity and positive change
• Ability to consistently demonstrate integrity and ethics

PREFERRED

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• Prior experience with NetSuite
• Mix of private and public accounting experience
• Ability to travel, as needed

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Results-Oriented:  ability to plan, schedule and organize professional schedule to achieve strategic goals within or ahead of established time frames
• Adaptability to Change:  ability to be flexible and supportive, react swiftly to and able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment
• Interpersonal Communication:  ability to choose a communication behavior that is both appropriate and effective for a given situation; the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotion of others
• Team Orientation and Collaboration:  ability to successfully build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively together as a team through shared responsibility, respect, and empathy to complete a shared goal for a common good
• Accountability:  ability to act with a clear sense of ownership; takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, deliverables, and failures; establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results; embraces experimentation, creativity, and positive change
• Cultural Competence:  ability to understand and respect values, attitudes, beliefs, and morals of the member that differ across cultures, and to consider and respond appropriately to these differences in planning, implementing, and evaluating health programs and interventions.

WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT USE

• Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds
• Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer