Description:
Certis is seeking a Staff accountant to join our accounting department. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills with the ability to calculate profit margins, be able to create detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions and build updated databases and manage cost information to maximize profitability for the company. The candidate will also be called upon to run the month end close process. Light AP and AR duties are included.
The successful candidate will report to the VP of Finance.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance· 2-3 years’ experience as a staff accountant with costing experience· Strong excel and PowerPoint skills· Strong knowledge of Cost Accounting principles required· Strong familiarity with GAAP · Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, etc.)· Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail· Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information· Self-directed, collaborative and team-oriente

Accounting:

§ Month end close processes

• Revenue recognition/deferral transactions/reconciliations
• WIP, Cost of Goods and Inventory transactions/reconciliations
• Prepaids, Fixed assets and amortization transactions/reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations
• Assist with financial statement review and YE audit requests

§ Monthly duties

• Process AP transactions in Bill.com
• Process credit card transactions
• Weekly Invoicing for AR

Costing:

§ Maintains the Certis costing system:

• Collect cost information and maintain an expenses database
• Determine fixed costs (e.g., salaries, rent and insurance)
• Record variable costs (e.g., purchases of raw material and operations costs)
• Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
• Analyze and report profit margins
• Prepare (monthly, quarterly, and annual) cost forecasts
• Assist in identifying and recommending cost-effective solutions

Other Key Projects as Assigned
Requirements: