Staff Accountant Job in San Antonio 78201, Texas Us
Position overview:
The Staff Accountant's responsibilities supports the Controller by performing various accounting tasks duties; responsible for general daily processing and related administrative tasks.
Provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; preparing financial statements.
Duties:
* Reviews general ledger accounts and corrects journal entries.
* Maintains and balances system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.
* Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information.
* Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
* Prepares payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts.
* Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures; recommending changes.
* Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
* Provides accounting support by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system; obtaining supplementary information for preparing financial statements.
* Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
* Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
Skills/Qualifications:
Accounting, GAAP, Reporting Skills, Deadline-Oriented, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, PC Proficiency, Productivity, Verbal Communication, General Math Skills
Experience and Education:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
· Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in General Ledger Accounting preferred.
· Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
· Experience in home health accounting preferred.
· Must be able to demonstrate competence with computer applications such as MS Word and Excel and have the ability to readily learn agency specific software.
· Must be proficient in the use of database and spreadsheet software.
· Must be able to type 35 wpm with 80% accuracy, 80% accuracy in Excel, and 8,000 to 10,000 proficient in 10-key adding machine.