Job Description
Purpose
The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing key accounting functions, including preparing month-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting. This role requires accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to tight deadlines while supporting general ledger maintenance and year-end audit preparation. The Staff Accountant must have a fundamental understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), demonstrate strong organizational skills, and work independently while following through on assigned tasks under the guidance of a manager.
Areas of Responsibility / Tasks
Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below.
1. Essential Functions
a. Maintain and distribute monthly close calendar.
b. Prepare record standard monthly journal entries as assigned.
c. Prepare and record asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
d. Maintain subledger details for assigned accounts.
e. Research account variances and coordinate with Senior Accountants to resolve discrepancies.
f. Prepare and record top-side elimination entries and adjustments as needed.
g. Prepare internal/external reporting as required monthly.
h. Prepare and maintain monthly account reconciliations as assigned.
i. Prepare various account roll forwards and supporting schedules.
j. Perform procedures related to physical inventory counts as assigned.
k. Prepare required governmental surveys as necessary.
l. Assist with special projects as assigned.
2. All other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
1. Not Applicable
Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)
To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.
1. Previous project management assignments
2. Ability to work in fast paced and changing environments
3. Knowledge of sales, accounting, credit and collections, financial statement analysis, banking and finance
4. Microsoft Office, emphasis in Excel and Word
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Strong people skills
Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications
1. Education:
a. Bachelors degree in Accounting, or Finance required
b. Equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree
2. Experience:
a. Minimum 1 year of experience working in an accounting role within a corporate environment
b. Experience using JD Edwards and Dynamics a plus
3. Licenses / Certifications:
a. Valid driver’s license – required
4. Language:
a. Proficiency in English required
b. Bi-Lingual – Spanish or Portuguese is a plus
Work Environment / Conditions
The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore
1. Must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office.
2. This position is a hybrid in-office and/or work-from-home role
Physical Requirements / Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.
1. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to communicate verbally, read, and comprehend information, type on a consistent and daily basis.
2. Push, pull, and lift to 30lbs on a weekly basis.
3. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus, airplane, or other means of transportation which require sitting, waiting, and standing for long and short periods of time.
4. Ability to setup desk equipment including setting up equipment on top of desks and connecting cables and power cords under desk (requiring lifting, bending, pushing, pulling).
Acknowledgement:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of areas of responsibility or tasks that an incumbent in this position may be asked to perform. All Employees are required to deliver the desired results intended for their role, at the designated level of knowledge, skill, and ability commensurate with their job title and level within the organization.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.