Staff Accountant

As a Staff Accountant, you will support analyzing operations, perform month-end accounting close, maintaining accounting system and ledger, and analyzing inventory valuations in the IFC operating group.   Key Responsibilities Assist with month end closing activities to ensure accuracy and completeness including but not limited to journal entry preparation with supporting documentation and balance sheet reconciliations Prepare Property Tax filings & file Monthly Sales Tax Oversee and back-up Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll (Pay Runs) Prepare general ledger, credit card and bank account reconciliations, and schedules to assist in the annual financial statement audit Provide detailed analyses and explanations of all transactions Assist with special reporting and analysis projects   Required Education and Experience Must have strong communication skills, be a team player and coachable, and a self-starter. Exceptional at managing competing priorities. Ability to comfortably work in a high-volume environment and manage multiple projects for FCG’s various brand companies.  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics (CPA Preferred). Prior public accounting experience in a "Big 4" or "mid-tier" public accounting firm OR experience in a corporate accounting/reporting role (Preferred). Self-starter; ability to effectively work independently and as a team player. Strong, current expertise in US GAAP accounting. Excellent customer-facing experience and strong communication skills. Skilled and proficient with Microsoft Excel; experience in Epicor Profit21 and/or Quickbooks is a plus. Detail-oriented and Deadline Driven with Excellent Organizational & Time Management Skills. Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English.   Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.