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Staff Accountant / next in line to be CFO / Great small business / awesome CFO grooming the next person

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Dennis
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Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Staff Accountant to join our fast-paced Accounting and Finance team. This is a permanent, full-time position that offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations. They will perform substantial financial analysis, including the preparation of financial reports and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information.

Why join us?

  • Small business, close culture
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401K match
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Room to grow and be groomed into the CFO role


Job Details

Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the company's financial and accounting operations, including but not limited to managing inventory and conducting month-end close procedures.
2. Prepare and submit sales tax filings, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
3. Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
4. Implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
5. Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
6. Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements.
7. Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
8. Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
9. Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
10. Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.

Qualifications:
1. A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A master's degree or CPA designation will be considered an asset.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior accounting role, with proven experience in managing a wide range of financial and accounting activities.
3. Thorough knowledge of GAAP and experience with sales tax filings.
4. Strong experience with inventory management and month-end close procedures.
5. Proven skills in preparing and interpreting profit & loss statements and other financial reports.
6. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization.
8. Proficiency in using financial software and MS Office.
9. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
10. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

If you are a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for finance and a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing company, while expanding your own professional skills and experience.

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