International Lights- NY is seeking an accounting professional to join our finance team. Reporting to the Controller, the staff accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounting and financial processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with day-to-day reconciliations, transactions, & accounts payable responsibilities
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations as needed
- Reconciliation of revenue against manufacturer’s actual commissions
- Prepare & post payroll journal entries.
- Review vendor and independent contractor invoices for proper documentation, coding, and approvals and record all invoices into the accounting system
- Generate weekly Cashflow and Accounts Payable Aging reports
- Maintain W-9 documentation for independent contractors
- Process (approved) employee expense reports
- Prepare accounts payable files for storage, as required
- Record all cash receipts into the accounting system, and maintain file copies of cash receipts
- Assist Controller with month-end close by preparing schedules or other analysis of general ledger accounts or allocations, including research of uncashed vendor checks
- Coordinate with Controller for processing client payments and enter into accounts receivable system
- Support annual tax filings process, assist with manufacturer and cash receipts files and supporting documentation and related requests from external Accountant (CPA)
- Assist Controller in preparing annual 1096 and 1099 Filings
- Other duties as assigned
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Superior attention to detail, with excellent organizational and analytical skills
- Strong quantitative/problem solving skills; solid working knowledge of finance and accounting principles
- Knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software
- Advance level of Excel, overall computer literacy (Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work in an entrepreneurial environment
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or other related fields
- Minimum of three years of experience in an accounting role
Job Type: Full-time
