Staff Accountant - Chattanooga, TN

SUMMARY

Responsible for general ledger accounting duties and payroll assistance; Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial legislation, policies, and procedures. 
• Various ad hoc financial analyses and perform special projects as requested.
• Prepare basic/standard journal entries, including recurring journal entries and month-end/year-end accruals. 
• Perform monthly balance sheet and account reconciliations.
• Works closely with Payroll to ensure that processing is efficient, accurate, and processed promptly. 
• Processes Payroll for multiple locations and assists when the payroll team is on vacation.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of assignments and inquiry responses, and that all tasks and duties are done within the company's set guidelines and policies; 
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Follow proper internal audit guidelines.
• Provide support for annual external audits. 
• Maintains, reconciles, and provides a schedule to the external auditor for fixed assets and depreciation. 
• Performs other office duties and projects as needed to ensure smooth financial processes.
• Prepare bank reconciliations. 
• Preparation of monthly reconciliations and analysis of all balance sheet accounts.
• The EVP, CFO, or Director of Accounting may assign other duties.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 
• Staff Accountant is subject to supervision by the EVP, CFO or Director of Accounting

COMPETENCY

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies (minimum of 5): 

• Analytical – Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures; Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - speaks very clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in various meetings. Written
• Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work promptly; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Professionalism – Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate's degree (A. A.) from a two-year college or technical school; and minimum 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating policies, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should know Accounting software, Contact Management systems, Database software, Human Resources Systems, Internet programs, Payroll systems, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Current/valid state driver’s license

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to see and distinguish basic colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OTHER TASKS

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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