Staff Accountant in Charles Town, West Virginia at Gold Medal Environmental - Apple Valley Waste Inc

Summary: Responsible for recording monthly general ledger activity in order to present accurate and timely financial statements.

Responsibilities:

• Compiles and analyses data in order records all monthly journal entries, to include but not limited to prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, and credit card activity
• Work with AP personnel to insure expenses are accounted for in the proper period and to the correct accounts
• Reconcile daily receipts activity to subsidiary; and prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts to include maintaining all subsidiary schedules for prepaid, fixed assets, accruals
• Process weekly payroll to include all payroll changes
• Record and reconcile monthly health insurance expenses and reconcile to employee deductions
• Prepare all bi-monthly and monthly billing.
• Perform all collection efforts on past due accounts receivable balances.
• Prepare and analyze monthly variances for both balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Assists with special projects or duties as assigned
• Identifies and assists in the implementation of accounting systems and control procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP standards
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and presents recommendations for implementation

Required Education and Experience

• B.S. in Accounting from accredited four-year college or university
• Plus 4-5 years of related experience

Required Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook required
• Able and willing to work under deadlines.
• Exceptional level of accuracy and attention to details
• Strong error detection, problem solving, decision making and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Desire to continuously develop oneself
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills