Staff Accountant - Ad Agency

This is a Full Time Job

Staff Accountant for Fun Ad Agency

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

- Supports the CEO by carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance / Accounting Department

- Maintains chart of accounts in accounting system

- Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements by gathering, preparing and analyzing financial information in the general ledger system

- Prepares all monthly general ledger journal entries by maintaining records and files

- Builds and maintains monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts

- Manages prepayment and accrual schedules in order to manage business on an accrual

accounting basis

- Manages accounts payable and accounts receivable

- Monitors past due receivables and works closely with the CEO on collections initiatives

- Reviews and processes corporate credit card expenses in accounting system on monthly basis

- Processes employee expense reports on a weekly basis

- Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures;

recommending changes

- Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data in the general

ledger

- Works closely with CEO to manage budgeting and forecasting processes

- Manages weekly cash forecast model to keep CEO apprised of short term cash flows

- Prepares monthly reporting package for CEO

- Oversees external audits as required

- Ensures accounting records are in compliance with GAAP

- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

- Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed

Staff Accountant Skills and Qualifications:

- A Bachelor's degree in accounting, or a Bachelor's degree in business with emphasis in accounting, is preferred

- A minimum of one to three years of experience in accounting is required

- Must be highly skilled in the use of Excel

- Prior experience with Quickbooks preferred

- Prior experience in small to midsize companies preferred