• Staff Accountant

    Robert Half Accountemps (Westborough, MA)


    Description Responsibilities include the following:

    Prepare invoices and credit memos as necessary

     

    Allocate incoming checks to the appropriate accounts according to policies and procedures ensuring that deposits are made on a timely basis.

     

    Prepare deposits and post lockbox receipts

     

    Responsible for monthly AR review including follow-up with clients and internal escalation.

     

    Request refund checks to customers as needed

     

    Prepare positive pay files for submission to the bank

     

    Prepare monthly Running Rate totals

     

    Ensure that all documents to which access is granted are properly filed in DocuShare and/or in a paper filing system and that data destruction policies are adhered to.

     

    Maintain the Fixed Asset log ensuring that all recorded assets can either be located or are written off for their net value.

     

    Prepare ISG statements on a monthly basis

     

    Cross-train and provide backup to Accounting Assistant – Accounts Payable

     

    Assist in documentation of processes and policies in Finance & Admininistration, with particular attention to both potential improvements and assurance that the policies themselves are followed

     

    Guide employee(s) in the Accountant position when the Controller is absent

     

    Responsible for monthly closing of IRG’s captive law firm including posting of journal entries and account and bank reconciliations

     

    Responsible for Accounts Payable review

     

    Assist in preparation of revenue forecasts

     

    Responsible for preparing expense to plan analysis of individual expense items

     

    Support Controller as needed

    Qualifications:

    Minimum of 2 -3 years Accounting experience, preferably in a service industry company

     

    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

     

    General understanding and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

     

    Must be detail oriented with strong analytical skills

     

    Strong written and oral communication skills – both internal and external

     

    Strong organizational and time management skills

     

    Easily adapts to changing situations, requirements and collaboration

     

    Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Products – including Access databases

     

    Experience with QuickBooks software

     

    Knowledge of Document management systems a plus Requirements Accounts Receivable (AR), Cash Collections, Collections - Commercial, Collections - Consumer, QuickBooks, Company Revenue Recognition, Microsoft Excel

     

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