Staff Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Execute month-end and year-end closing activities, which include preparing and entering journal entries, conducting balance sheet reconciliations, managing bank reconciliations, and summarizing revenue.

• Distribute monthly financial reports to relevant stakeholders.

• Investigate and rectify discrepancies in the income statement.

• Address inquiries and requests from branch offices.

• Audit financial statements for external auditor review.

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of internal accounting systems, policies, and procedures.

• Perform accrual accounting duties, which involve preparing and analyzing journal entries and financial statements.

• Prepare financial statements and schedules for auditors as well as management reports.

• Act as the primary contact for inquiries, issues, and exceptions related to account reconciliations and financial reporting.

• Review and oversee assigned accounts to ensure proper funding levels.

• Manage cash transfers as required.

• Complete and file 941 and 945 forms, ensuring timely submissions of 990 and 5500 filings.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.

• At least one year of experience in an accounting position.

• Comprehensive understanding of standard accounting principles and practices.

• Practical knowledge of accounting software.

• Strong organizational abilities, with a proven focus on detail and capacity to meet deadlines.

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels.

• Proficient in computer skills, particularly intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Capability to sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

• Preferred: Experience in a third-party administrator, insurance, or health and welfare setting.

• Preferred: Prior experience in Taft-Hartley trust administration.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Retirement savings 401(k) plan with company match.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Opportunities for growth.