Staff Accountant at Cortis Lentini S.r.l.

Description

SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing daily accounting tasks, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role requires strong attention to detail, solid understanding of GAAP, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within the finance team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (MAY INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Helps to facilitate client billing for multiple entities on a monthly and as-needed basis.
• Manage vendor files and assist with coordination of information related to annual 1099s issued.
• Calculate commissions related to appropriate client service team members.
• Prepares and inputs general journal entries.
• Maintains general ledger accuracy and supporting schedules.
• Works with external auditors and accountants.
• Aiding in management of company credit card expenses.
• Process various accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• May assist in preparation of monthly Agency Financial Statements.
• Works on special projects as assigned by the Controller.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and GAAP.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a four-year college or university.
• Required: At least two years of accounting work experience.
• Preferred, but not required: NetSuite experience and advanced excel skills.
  
  

Communication Ability

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from fellow team members, senior management, and clients.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to think critically, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to work autonomously and carry out tasks independently with accuracy and minimal supervision.

Leadership Responsibilities

None at this time. Subject to change in the future.

Work Environment

Normal office environment/work remote capabilities.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The vision requirements include: ability to adjust focus and close vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.