Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Staff Accountant performs professional accounting functions of considerable complexity in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Staff Accountant works closely with the Director of Finance and Accounting team in the areas of general accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of accounting information by recording, verifying, reconciling, consolidating, and analyzing financial transactions. This position prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries and assists with month-end and year-end closing activities.

The Staff Accountant also provides input on, maintains, and reports key performance indicators related to the position's responsibilities and overall Accounting team objectives.

Accounting Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with credit card data clearing.
• Post payroll journal entries and health insurance allocations in SAP.
• Prepare assigned balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain accounting controls by following policies and procedures, complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements.
• Perform general ledger and account analysis, account reconciliation and research variances and discrepancies.
• Record and upload banking transactions for multiple bank accounts and balancing to bank daily.

• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Clear balance sheet accounts as assigned.
• Assist with the preparation of Annual Review materials and supporting documentation.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with ongoing and future accounting projects as needed.

WORKPLACE CULTURE

• Model Van Marcke values and commitment to delivering quality services to our customers.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive work environment where team members experience a sense of belonging and purpose.

• Learn, grow and work together in support of customer and employee success.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 2-5 years of experience in various public or private accounting functions
• At least 2 years of experience in General Ledger
• Experienced with accrual-based accounting and US GAAP standards.
• At least one year of SAP FICO experience
• Working knowledge of accounting and finance in wholesale, retail or manufacturing industries
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint, and SAP or comparable accounting software. Experience with Power BI is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Works effectively under the direction of the Director of Finance while exercising sound judgment and accountability in assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion when handling sensitive financial, employee, and company information.
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills, including ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

• Solid financial acumen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to consolidate information, interpret accounting results and formulate strategies based on sound analytical principles
• Demonstrates exceptional teamwork

• Works independently and accepts accountability. Involves others in the decision making process when necessary
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organizing and planning skills. Prioritizes and manages multiple projects and day-to-day required activities.

• Detailed, accurate, and consistently meets deadlines

• Knowledge of retail requirements as reflected in related governmental regulations, notices, forms, and guides

• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions

• Flexible and open to new ideas and responsibilities, adjusts to changing needs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regular computer use throughout the day, ability to sit for lengthy periods of time

• Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands/arms; balance, stoop or kneel
• Lift/push/pull/carry various objects of 5 lbs. frequently and 10 lbs. occasionally
• Stand and walk on hard surfaces, and go up and down stairs

• Ability to talk, see, and hear to interact with leadership, staff and associates
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Here at Van Marcke Trade Supply, we strive to bring only the best to our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package offers all Full-Time employee Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 100% paid for by Van Marcke for the employee.

Essential Job Duties are performed in adherence to Van Marcke Trade Supply standards, policies, and procedures, and to local, State and Federal laws and regulations. Reasonable accommodation may be made, if requested, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the Staff Accountant job title. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the management team reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Van Marcke Trade Supply may exercise its employment-at-will right at any time.