Job Description

Why it’s worth it:

As a key member of the team, the Staff Accountant will perform various accounting and finance responsibilities.  This person will be hands on with accounting transactions and processes at ReliaQuest to ensure accurate reporting under US GAAP and adherence to accounting policies and controls. 

The everyday hustle:

· Assist with the day-to-day administration of the company’s travel and business expense reimbursement program

· Review expense reports to ensure completeness, accuracy, appropriate G/L coding and compliance with our travel policy

· Process and assign credit card transactions in ERP and perform monthly reconciliations

· Perform monthly close tasks

· Prepare journal entries to include sufficient documentation/support

· Maintain various monthly balance sheet reconciliation schedules

· Provide research and analysis to resolve accounting discrepancies

· Monitor the Company’s accounts receivable, contact customers with overdue accounts and resolve customer issues causing delays

· Prepare regular reports on the status of unpaid accounts and progress towards collection

· Answer inquiries from vendors, employees and customers

· Prepare documentation for the annual financial audits

· Assist with the purchase order process

· Provide a high level of customer service to the internal departments that this position supports

Do you have what it takes?:

· Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

· Basic understanding of accounting principles and how to apply them

· 0-2 years of experience in a corporate accounting/finance department or public accounting firm

· High attention to detail and well organized

· Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, look-ups, etc.)

· Proficient in all MS Office suite core applications

· Ability to work in a fast paced and team-oriented environment

· Results-driven with a sense of urgency

· Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities