Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant plays a key role within the Accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial operations through full-cycle accounting processes, including period-end closings, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. This position is responsible for managing Accounts Payable (A/P) and/or Accounts Receivable (A/R), supporting a wide range of accounting functions, and overseeing day-to-day operational tasks such as expense and travel request processing for the FP&A department. Collaborating closely with the Controller, the Staff Accountant provides essential financial insights and reporting to CSD leadership and responds to ad-hoc information requests from internal stakeholders.

• Processes all incoming vendor bills via mail/email and invoices, including all snail mail, sets up recurring bills in CSD accounting software
• Supports the team in the purchase requisitions process, utilizing Sage Intacct to ensure consistency with purchases. Ensures invoice accuracy by matching invoice amounts with our contract agreements and terms. Verifies receipt of goods or services, ensures payments are charged to the appropriate account, and alerts the supervisor of any irregular purchasing activities.
• Processes customer invoices, records applicable discounts, credit memos,and refunds, and manages Accounts Receivable (A/R) balances and collections, ensuring accuracy and compliance with customer contacts, accounting standards, and company policies
• Maintains and updates customer and vendor information timely in Sage Intacct, including independent contractors.
• Handles various accounting tasks, including managing expense records and reports, business travel requests, and purchasing requests. 
• Substantiates all journal entries, A/P and A/R aging, and balance sheet account reconciliations with evidence and supporting documentation. Provide attachments of spreadsheets or other electronic documents that are documented and easy to follow to support each journal entry and incorporate information into the general ledgers.
• Provides backup responsibilities for weekly cash disbursements, cash receipt records, manual check requests, bank reconciliations, and other financial processes. 
• Assist with analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and providing solutions or insights to support financial actuals vs budget and decision-making. 
• Complies with and makes recommendations to strengthen CSD internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned or requested by the Controller or the CFO.

 To perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to investigate discrepancies and find solutions
• Demonstrable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Expert skill in utilizing Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office 365 applications relevant to the position
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Skill in math, accuracy and precision, interest in business, organizational skills, and willingness to follow recommended procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors and customers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Qualifications  

• Associates’ degree or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university; or equivalent professional experience
• 1-3 years of professional experience as an Accountant or in a similar field
• 1-2 years of professional experience as an Accountant focusing on Accounts Payable and Billings (Preferred)
• Experience using cloud-based accounting software and Microsoft Excel (Preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively using American Sign Language