Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Corporate Accountant, $60-62K - Warrington, PA

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE:    Senior Staff Accountant                                             

DEPARTMENT:        Corporate Accounting - Home Services                                                       

SUPERVISOR:           Accounting Manager                         

 

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

This position is responsible for the performance of daily accounting functions within Corporate Accounting. These daily accounting functions include, but are not limited to, recording income and expense activity, reconciling various balance sheet accounts and handling customer inquiries (both internal and external).  In addition, this role is responsible for managing the member audit function and processing customer billings.   

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

 

Major Accountabilities                                                                      

1.         Management of the member audit function.

 

2.         Handle all customer inquiries (both internal and external) pertinent to your area of responsibility.  All          responses should be timely, courteous and effective.

 

3.         Process customer billings on a monthly basis.

 

4.         Reconcile balance sheet accounts in accordance with company policy.

 

5.         Constantly review existing process flows to identify areas for improvement.  Work with your direct           supervisor and co-workers to implement workflow enhancements to improve the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the Company’s operations.

 

6.         Assist your direct supervisor in developing, documenting and maintaining accounting policies and    procedures.  

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

 

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience.

CPA designation required. 

Excellent problem solving and account reconciliation skills desired. 

Candidate should possess strong organizational and motivational skills and working knowledge of PC applications such as MS Office and general ledger packages. 

Excellent written/verbal communication skills necessary. 

Must possess the ability to work accurately and independently under strict deadlines.

 

Primary customers of this position and type of contact:

1)  Controller                                        As needed        To discuss operational issues

2)  Manager/Supervisor                                    As needed        To discuss operational issues

3)  Internal/External Employees             Daily                To discuss operational issues

4)  External Vendors                             Daily                To discuss audit issues

5)  Franchise Broker/Owners                Daily                To discuss audit issues

 

 

 

CONDITIONS OF WORK:

Minimal travel is required (1-2 trips required within first year of hire for on-site member audit training).

 

 

 

Brian Fenerty

Peopleflex, Inc.

1025 Andrew Drive

West Chester, PA  19380

 

610-692-0900     Phone

610-692-0993     Fax

267-312-7760     Mobile

 

http://www.peopleflex.com

bfenerty@peopleflex.com