Staff Accountant

AP Professionals is working with a local organization that is looking for a Staff Accountant. This is a Direct Hire opportunity at the organizations Canandaigua location. Responsibilities will include assisting in managing day-to-day accounting and finance functions, preparing journal entries, maintaining ledgers,  supporting schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Prepare and post general journal entries and cash receipt entries
• Assist with month and year-end closings
• Prepare schedules for annual audit and nonprofit tax filing (Form 990)
• Assist with financial statement analysis
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet account subledgers
• Onboard new employees
• Process bi-weekly payroll
• Prepare and enter the bi-weekly payroll journal entry
• Maintain labor cost distribution
• Act as back up for accounts payable invoice data entry
• 1099 preparation
• Act as back up for weekly disbursements/check runs
• Sales tax reporting for three retail locations
• Assist with the annual budget preparation
• Assist with budget to actual analysis on a monthly basis

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Experience in the not-for-profit industry, a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge and experience of accounting computer applications
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Analytical skills and ability to document accounting practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization skills