Job Summary: We are looking for Staff Accountant who is keenly accurate, organized, possess problem-solving skills, works well with fellow employees and vendors/customers, and has strong computer skills. If you are inspired by working in a fast-paced, trans-formative global think tank and are an individual of strong character, strong values and desire an organization with a focus on servant leadership, this might be the perfect job for you
Your efforts contribute to meeting company-wide profitability and customer satisfaction goals by producing accurate financial information, thorough analysis of that information and effective management of accounts payable, receivables and general ledger reconciliations. This position plays a key role in meeting the Idealliance profitability goals.
Contribute to a work environment that fosters pride in being part of a team-centric environment, balanced with great autonomy and promotes personal growth.
Maintain personal productivity and quality standards that make possible attractive financial returns and customer satisfaction.
Maintain a positive and innovative attitude for continuous improvement within a collaborative and servant leader mindset.
Candidates with excellent proficiency with iMIS and Great Plains highly preferred.
Responsibilities and Duties:
You are responsible for supporting the Idealliance vision and mission. Because you are in contact with current and prospective customers, partners, and vendors, and you are in a strong position to influence their satisfaction and our organization prosperity. This position requires tact, sensitivity, and professionalism.
The primary responsibility of the Staff Accountant is to serve as a key and critical supporting staff member to the Director of Accounting, facilitating and guiding financial operations to ensure timely and accurate financial information and reporting. These are specific areas that must be addressed in meeting that responsibility:
Administrative & Operational
Maintain a professional demeanor that reflects the organization’s commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and respect for individuals.
Communicate and work effectively with staff by being an educator of financial procedures, process, and workflow.
Recommend improvements to processes and systems to streamline workflow to insure conformance with GAAP and accounting procedures.
Financial Duties & Responsibilities
Prepares all vouchers and processes all company payments in a timely manner.
Interfaces with appropriate departments to secure proper payment approvals, proper general ledger coding and proper support.
Processes and oversees expense reimbursement and reporting.
Properly codes all accounting records
Maintains accounts payable files and records.
Prepares 1099's.
Responds to all vendor and employee inquiries regarding invoices, expenses, and check requests; resolves invoice discrepancies.
Prepares and prints accounts payable reports; reviews and reconciles periodic reports to maintain current reconciliation status for cash and disbursement accounts.
Analyzes and tracks accounts payable amounts; prepares analysis of accounts as required.
Assists with monthly closings and bank statement reconciliation.
Applies payments to outstanding invoices in a timely manner.
Prepares daily bank deposits; reviews for accuracy.
Monitors and maintains accounts receivable aging.
Assists with accounts receivable process through correspondence and collection calls as directed.
Researches customer claims of invoice payment and/or discrepancies.
Coordinates customer requests for invoice copies and credit memos, as requested.
Maintains accounts receivable files and records.
Records information about financial status of customers and status of collection efforts.
Sorts and files correspondence.
Assists with related special projects as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Assists with the monthly Great Plains/iMIS integration and batch processing reports including cash receipts and accounts receivables.
Special projects as assigned by the Director of Accounting
Qualifications:
Associate degree (A.A.) in accounting; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other software suites.
Acute attention to detail.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to perform diversified clerical functions and basic accounting procedures.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Must be computer savvy with Microsoft Great Plains and IMiS (IMiS Experience Not Required, but HIGHLY preferred) experience critical.
Knoweldge of GAAP , accounting procedures and experience working with various systems with 5-10 years of experience.
Non-profit Experience preferred.
About Idealliance
ABOUT IDEALLIANCE
Powering the Supply Chain. ™
Idealliance, a global think tank, is a non-profit graphic communications industry organization with 12 strategically located offices around the world. Idealliance serves brands, OEMs, service providers in print and packaging, content & media creators, fulfillment, mail delivery, creative agencies/teams, material suppliers, and innovators & developers worldwide. We do our work through ISO Standards Innovation, Print and Digital Workflows & Technologies Development & Integration, Technical Research & Industry Insights, Certification, Training, Brand & Facility Auditing Programs and serves as a Global Super Connector for brands, service providers, & OEMs throughout the world. Our specifications have transformed the graphic communications industry by defining production workflows for color (GRACoL®, SWOP®, XCMYK™, G7®, BrandQ®), content management (PRISM®), mail supply (Mail.dat®, Mail.XML™), and paper (papiNet®). Idealliance is the world’s foremost certifying body for competencies, systems, materials and facilities, and Idealliance, a Liaison ‘A’ to ISO TC130, is one of the world’s largest contributors and developers of ISO standards. Join us in the transformation of our industry.