Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with the daily general ledger analysis/accounting functions for the company. This position is accountable for assisting with all transactions entered into the company's accounting software.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly close including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Analyze account and department fluctuations to drive more accurate results
- Monthly amortization of prepaids, fixed assets and intangibles.
- Record monthly bank activities including international accounts
- Calculate allocations of shared costs across various departments.
- Update monthly Foreign Exchange rates.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Respond to information requests related to monthly financial statements and various audits needs.
- Other duties as assigned
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Deadline oriented, balancing needs to produce timely and accurate results
- Effective time management including ability to multi-task
- Strong problem solving to propose solutions to complex problems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly proficient with Excel
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (US GAAP) and regulatory requirements
- Ability to work on a team and independently
- Strong attention to detail
- Performs important work under minimal supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment.
Education and/or Experience:
- BS in Accounting or 3 to 4+ years of experience as a Staff Accountant preferred
- Disclaimer-
The above statements are neither intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be a listing of all of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. This job description is not a contract of employment, either express or implied. Employment with Cofense will be voluntarily entered into and your employment is considered at will. Cofense reserves the right to alter the job description at any time without notice.
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