Staff Accountant I - POS Portal at POS Portal, Inc in Sacramento, California

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for performing various daily and monthly general accounting activities which include the creation of journal entries, preparation of supporting schedules and account reconciliations for various accounts such as cash, inventory, prepaid expenses, etc. Responsibilities also include performing fluctuation analysis on variances in the financials, assisting in process improvements, process documentation, system migrations and integration projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Prepare and enter journal entries
• Assist in the month end, quarter end and year end close processes
• Reconciliations of balance sheet accounts:
  
  
  • Inventory
  • Cash
  • Prepaid Expenses
  • Fixed Assets
  • Intercompany
• Preparation of supporting schedules
• Assist with sales tax and resale certificates
• Provide excellent customer service with internal and external customers
• Ad hoc reporting
• Performing other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Education (or substitute experience) required :
  
  
  • S. in Accounting; or
• Minimum Experience required:
  
  
  • 1-3 years' experience in all areas of accounting, with an emphasis on inventory, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, reporting and variance analysis; or
  • Combination of applicable experience and education
• Skills required:
  
  
  • Strong understanding of GAAP
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Sound planning, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
  • High level of proficiency in PC spreadsheets, relational databases and accounting systems
  • Team player who works productively with staff at all levels of the organization

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & AUTHORITY:

• Financial:
  
  
  • Regular access to bank or credit account information, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth
  • Individual is or will be a named signatory on the bank or credit card account of the employer and/or authorized to enter into financial contracts on the employer's behalf
  • Position affords access to confidential or proprietary information
  • Position affords regular access during the workday to the employer's, a customer's or a client's cash totaling at least $10,000

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Fast-paced office environment

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Repetitive motion: Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for sustained periods of time

Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time

Visual Requirement: (Examples: Able to see and read PC screens; detect color coding, read fine print, and/or normal type size print)

Hearing Requirement: (Examples: able to detect specific noises, proper equipment operation; understand what clients are saying in normal conversation)

COMPREHENSION

Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information

Ability to understand, remember, and communicate routine, factual information

Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions

Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints

ORGANIZATION

Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology

Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term basis (longer than one month)

Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on long-term basis

REASONING & DECISION MAKING

Ability to apply common sense in performing job

Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit

Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the department's credibility, operations, and services

COMMUNICATION

Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines

Ability to communicate and interact effectively with internal departments and external customers, continuously maintaining a positive, congenial and professional demeanor

Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication

Ability to compose emails, letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information

Ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone; requires ability to hear and speak effectively on phone

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately, loudly, and quickly

Ability to make informal presentations, inside and/or outside the organization. Speaking before groups.

Ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc., and/or to make presentations outside the immediate work area

Ability to formulate complex and comprehensive materials such as legal documents, authoritative reports, official publications of major scope and impact, etc., and/or to make formal presentations

MATHEMATICS

Ability to count accurately

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and to record, balance, and check results for accuracy

Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes

Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret complex statistical data and/or to develop forecasts and computer models

COMPENSATION:

Compensation Range: $60,500 - $65,000

Actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on a number of variables including work experience, education and skills/ achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer. This position is not eligible for a variable pay component as part of the hiring range.

While we're committed to providing top-tier solutions, we're just as committed to supporting our own team. Our employees enjoy a variety of comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching provision. Outside of CA, ScanSource grants 128 hours of paid time off (PTO) each calendar year (prorated for date of hire). In the state of CA, employees accrue a set number of hours each pay period equaling the same 128 hours of PTO. ScanSource also celebrates 8 paid company holidays.

ScanSource, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/M/F