Description:
Summary: The Staff Accountant will provide accounting support for the ECGS finance department.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
· Prepare general ledger entries and associated documentation
· Update and maintain general ledger chart of accounts
· Process inventory receipts and cross reference bills for entry
· Process and maintain freight shipping documents
· Coordinate year-end audit work paper requests from independent auditors during field work
· Support the accounting team through month-end reporting
· Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports
· Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Preferred Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
· 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Knowledge and Personal Attributes:
· Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
· Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, and follow instructions
· General understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as applicable and ability to apply accounting principles, practices, and techniques
· Ability to preserve company and employee confidentiality
· Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
· Effective analytical and problem solving skills required
· Ability to maintain, create, and understand complex spreadsheets and database applications