Staff Accountant - Memphis, United States - VRC Companies

Description

Job Description

PURPOSE

The Staff Accountant position plays a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity and contributes to the fiscal health of the organization through meticulous accounting practices. This role is instrumental in executing a range of general accounting functions, including but not limited to, preparing month-end close journal entries, ensuring accurate balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliations, and conducting thorough analyses during the month-end close.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential functions:

• Prepare month-end close journal entries
• Complete balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliations and analysis during month-end close as assigned
• Perform close administration – maintain journal entry checklist, account reconciliation checklist, & secondary review checklist
• Account review and analysis throughout the month and posting of transactions
• General ledger integrity reports and validations
• Prepare state and local tax filings, licenses, and registrations for business operations
• Perform cash management functions, including but not limited to daily bank deposits, weekly payment processing, & research on transactions
• Record property transactions including but not limited to rent and related expenses, utilities, insurance, and other transactions on a weekly and monthly basis as necessary
• Perform lease administration and review in accordance with ASC 842
• Manage property and equipment, goodwill, and intangibles
• Oversee expense report and purchasing card processes
• Cross-train with other accountants to ensure flow of tasks

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Preferably one to two years of experience.
• CPA or CPA eligible (preferred but not required): .

Competencies:

• Attention to accuracy and detail required.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment as we are a growing company.
• Individuals must be able to work as part of a team, possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be an adept problem solver, and have the flexibility to handle changing priorities.