JOB POSTING
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Reports to: Director of Finance
Location: Southfield, MI
Benefits: Full Benefits
Department: Accounting
Job Type:
Full-Time
FLSA: Exempt
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant is responsible for many of the daily tasks involving General
Accounting and Financial Reporting functions, including General Ledger, A/R and A/P.
They are responsible for tracking, submitting and following through with payments,
invoices, and debts, as well as, preparing necessary reports and information for
management to make proper financial decisions.
Responsibilities/Duties:
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Maintains General Ledger as well as all subsidiary ledgers
Monitors GL activity and ensures proper balances from subsidiary ledger
Prepares preliminary financial statements in accordance with GAAP for review with
department managers
Monitors Bank accounts for invoice payment, invoice funding, and information for
reports
Submits invoicing to the Bank for funding, and updates bank daily spreadsheets
Applies cash to appropriate accounts
Maintains and updates customer quotes in the Accounting System (based on
information furnished by the Sales Manager)
Tracks parts processed in order to monitor the depletion of customer purchase orders
Assists AR with Making collection calls
Assists AR with Sending Invoices to Customers and monitors customer invoicing
through the Account System
Double checks Paint Stripping Summary Sheets
Corresponds with various customers and customer AP systems regarding monthly
release numbers, payment, invoicing issues, electronic packing slip submittal, and
submission of electronic invoicing
Monitors and posts Accounts Receivable invoicing
Calculates and prepares account statements and other financial statements
Posting Date 04/20/2015
JOB POSTING
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Complies statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to
such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable, accounts receivable,
and profit and loss
Records on-line Bank entries, makes banks deposits, and reconciles records of bank
transactions
Assists with Budget preparations
Keeps management informed as to the balances of internal accounts
Maintains accounting files
Diagnose accounting problems
Checks figures, postings, and documents for correct submission / entry, mathematical
accuracy and proper codes
Maintains Account Payables report for items to pay on a weekly basis
Corresponds with vendors on payment status
Enters payables
Answers Blanket Purchase Order questions
Handles incoming mail
Performs other duties and assignments as required.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
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Works effectively and maintains good working relationships with all levels of
management, customers, suppliers, and company personnel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Successfully manages and prioritizes large volumes of data and information
Is self-directed and works independently under pressure, meeting tight deadlines
Possesses strong problem identification and resolution skills and is customer service
oriented
Accepts challenges, identifies needs, and willingly works on new projects
Is attentive to detail, focused, thorough, and accurate
Demonstrates flexibility and works well with others
Minimum Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance
At least 5 years of experience in a similar accounting role
Knowledge of Accounting, Banking, and Insurance principles and practices
Demonstrated mathematical aptitude
Computer proficiency in various Accounting and ERP processing systems as well as
Microsoft Office
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Posting Date 04/20/2015