Staff Accountant/Human Supercomputer

Of the vast number of number crunchers out there, are you #1? Do you calculate in your head like some sort of living version of IBM’s Watson? Then perhaps you’ll fill Two by Four’s entry line as our new Staff Accountant/Human Supercomputer. Strong organizational skills and a maniacal need to balance numbers is key, as you’ll be responsible for a big portion of data entry, record keeping and account reconciliations. The ability to happily execute requests is also part of the equation, whether they’re from our Finance Department, vendors, clients or Joe the Account Guy (man, he’s a pain in the neck). And, the numerical wizard we hire should help keep Finance fun: because while we don’t want to botch any totals, we do like to blow off steam. 

Reports to:
Direct Report: Accounts Payable Supervisor

Job Purpose: 

Responsible for assisting the Accounts Payable Supervisor with, but not limited to, a variety of complex accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and maintaining accurate records of each
• Focus on Media vendor invoice entry and account reconciliation
• Prepare client billing, and resolve vendor issues or inquiries; this individual should have strong follow-up skills
• Participate in the monthly closing process, including prep work and account reconciliations
• Review report detail, research and explain variances for accounts
• Prepare 1099's and year-end close
• Payroll entry and reconciliation
• Other random, on-the-fly accounting support for the Finance Department
• Occasionally, play backup to the receptionist
   

Qualification/Skills Required for this Position:

• Accounting degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• 0-2 years of accounting experience, with concentration in Accounts Payable preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be extremely dependable, able to multi-task, and have a pleasant, enthusiastic personality
• A focus on detail and organization
• Flexible, efficient and accurate with the ability to meet strict deadlines 
• Resourcefulness
• A sense of humor

Performance and Accountability Measures:

• The accurate and timely entry of accounting data 
• Effectiveness and efficiency as a Staff Accountant – lending enthusiastic support to the Finance team in any reasonable way (and some unreasonable ways, probably)
• An absolute delight to work with