Job description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the Accounting Department in creating accurate and timely financial records for the Company, primarily as it relates to fixed assets and lease accounting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Examine accounting and financial records to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards. Prepare records of accounts and input journal entries into relevant accounts. Perform reconciliations on a monthly basis. Monitor the capitalization of fixed assets to ensure that assets are being capitalized in accordance with the Company’s capitalization policy and assist the Accounts Payable department with the proper classification of fixed asset vs. expense. Register fixed asset additions and dispose of fixed assets in a timely manner. Manage the lease accounting system and prepare lease accounting schedules. Also, ensure leases (office space or otherwise) are recorded in accordance with ASC 842. Perform sales and use tax analysis and reporting. Prepare schedules for financial reporting. Develop and implement proper administration of financial records, making use of available technologies. Create forms and manuals as needed for the Accounting Department. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization by telephone, in person and through other outlets. Must have a willing and helpful demeanor. Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. Must be able to learn other applications quickly, including in-house applications. Must be detail oriented and able to catch errors before they go out. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Must be able to demonstrate dependability and initiative. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. 1-2 years of Accounting experience. Training or experience in computer applications. Physical Demands: Must be able to constantly remain in a stationary position. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Occasionally may require light lifting up to 25 pounds. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. It is the policy of World Acceptance Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The duties listed are the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made unless they create an undue hardship to the Company. Physical and environmental requirements are representative of those needed to successfully perform the job. It is the policy of World Acceptance Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The duties listed are the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made unless they create an undue hardship to the Company. Physical and environmental requirements are representative of those needed to successfully perform the job.

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The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting the Accounting Department in creating accurate and timely financial records for the Company, primarily as it relates to fixed assets and lease accounting.
Examine accounting and financial records to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards.
Prepare records of accounts and input journal entries into relevant accounts.
Perform reconciliations on a monthly basis.
Register fixed asset additions and dispose of fixed assets in a timely manner.
Manage the lease accounting system and prepare lease accounting schedules. Also, ensure leases (office space or otherwise) are recorded in accordance with ASC 842.
Perform sales and use tax analysis and reporting.
Prepare schedules for financial reporting.
Develop and implement proper administration of financial records, making use of available technologies.
Create forms and manuals as needed for the Accounting Department.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Must be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization by telephone, in person and through other outlets.
Must have a willing and helpful demeanor.
Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. Must be able to learn other applications quickly, including in-house applications.
Must be detail oriented and able to catch errors before they go out.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
Must be able to demonstrate dependability and initiative.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
1-2 years of Accounting experience.
Training or experience in computer applications.
Must be able to constantly remain in a stationary position.
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Occasionally may require light lifting up to 25 pounds.

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Platform: workday
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