JOB DESCRIPTION
Staff Accountant - high growth opportunity!

CFS has partnered with an organization based in Tarrytown, NY to help find an additional Staff Accountant to join their growing team! If you're looking to join an organization that will offer high growth - this is it!

About the company:

• Almost 1000 retail locations across over 20 states in the US!
• One of the largest distributors/retailers in the business
• Big believers in that "their people drive their success"
• In growth mode due to acquisition activity that has taken place in the last year
• In early stages, but planning to become a publicly-traded organization!
• Worked under great management, including their Controller (who is a CPA, looking to pass on their knowledge)

What you'll do:

As a Staff Accountant, you will perform a wide variety of accounting and finance functions including general ledger accounting, payroll posting or related areas, accounting process improvements, control enhancements, and special projects. The incumbent will at times be required to interface with operational managers, other employees, and executives, as well as third party providers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Staff Accountant will compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts.
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
• Prepares periodic reports related to balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position.
• Audit payroll records and charges insuring accuracy and correct department charges.
• Establish, modify, document, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Responsible for the proper recording and reconciliation of capital expenditures
• Analyzes bank reconciliation records and transactions for accuracy.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (or similar business discipline) - CPA and SAGE 100 a plus.
• 5+ years' experience in General Ledger, Bank Reconciliations, Payroll Accounting, Fixed Assets, Capital Expenditures.
• Strong Excel skills - pivots tables and VLOOKUPS a must
• High attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communications skills.