Staff Accountant
ArchKey Solutions
- Fenton, MO
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Understands and consistently follows established accounting processes, principles and methods for production and distribution of customer invoices. Prepares, enters, and reviews invoices to ensure they are accurately coded, approved and in compliance with Company policies.
- Performs general accounts analysis and reconciliations, including fixed assets, accruals, and prepaid expenses. Prepares budgets, forecasts and other schedules, analyses and reports as requested. Accurately and confidentially maintains Company records and other sensitive data.
- Processes cash receipts against accounts receivables, including payments, intercompany billings, producing statements of accounts and collections on overdue accounts and account reconciliation when required.
- Reconciles vendor statements and supports accounts payable activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness of invoice creation and entry. Processes credit applications from vendors.
- Performs required daily and monthly banking activities, including processing bank deposits and all associated finance and journal entries.
- Assists with month-end and year-end close procedures, including journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and related reporting.
- Supports and leads various accounting projects as needed, including systems or process implementation and enhancements. Assists in the quarterly board meeting preparation.
- Prepares documentation for external auditors and internal reports as requested. Communicates risks and exposures to management as needed.
- Associate degree or equivalent work experience in business administration, accounting, or a related field. Bachelor's degree preferred. CPA certification is also preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role, with experience working in a deadline-driven environment, preferably in the construction industry.
- Experience working with accounts receivables and payables, auditing, general ledger, cash flow, month end close, bank reconciliations, etc.
- Experience using database, spreadsheet, accounting and billing software and systems, preferably eCMS software systems. Expertise in Microsoft Office software applications, specifically Excel.
- Experience with and demonstrated understanding of basic accounting practices, principles and guidelines, the accounts payable and receivable cycles, and the audit process.
- Strong business acumen and experience collaborating with senior leaders in a high growth, process-oriented business setting. Superior analytical and mathematical skills. Strong independent problem-solving skills and high detail and process orientation. Demonstrated high quality documentation and report preparation skills.
- Strong team player, with a prominent level of professionalism and effective collaboration