Staff Accountant

REPORTING TO: Accounting Manager

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION: Des Moines, IA                                   

WORKING LOCATION: Corporate               

General understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as applicable and ability to apply accounting principles, practices, and techniques.

Strong general ledger accounting experience in a multi-state setting and financial statement preparation.

Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees.

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
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Effective analytical and problem solving skills required.

Microsoft office skills required.  Ability to maintain, create, and understand complex spreadsheets and database applications.

Prepare accurate and timely financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, quarterly reviews, annual audits, and annual budget.

Prepare general ledger entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and prepare and analyze financial data.  Update and maintain general ledger chart of accounts.

Create and modify financial reports on the accounting financial reports software.

Coordinate month end and year-end closing process.

Coordinate, update, and maintain fixed assets and depreciation schedules on accounting software.

Coordinate activity on capital leases/loans.

Prepare mid-year review and year-end audit work papers and assist independent auditors during field work.

File and pay use tax to each State in a timely manner.  Review and file end of year IRS 1099 report.

Responsible for resolution of all unapplied transactions to include maintaining provision for bad debt records, actual bad debt records, and recovery of bad debt records.
Reconcile daily cash activities and bank statements.

Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports.

Operate personal computer in an efficient and accurate manner with the company provided software programs that include Great Plains Accounting, Word, Excel, and others.

Work with both inside and outside auditors in a professional manner.

Recommend more accurate and efficient procedures for all accounting department functions.

Ensure that confidentiality regarding employees, clients, or vendors is not disclosed to anyone except as authorized by corporate officials or as approved in writing by the Accounting Manager, or designate.

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 3-6 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to lift and/or safely handle in excess of 25 pounds.

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.
 
Will work in a professional, fast-paced environment. Attire will be business casual.