Staff Accountant

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Refunds processing in GIS, TA, Maslow systems.
- Assist FSR, FSA, CSR with problems/questions (data entry/credit card, refund/OP).
- Assist in accounts payable invoice entry for Mexico and Canada locations.
- Monitor credit card processing; liaison between WorldStrides and merchant processor for processing problems/inquiries/system enhancements.
- Calculate CFAR benefits and adjust TA system accordingly.

**Other Responsibilities**:

- Participate in month-end close
- Prepare journal entries
- Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
- Perform bank account reconciliations
- Variance analyses as needed
- Ad hoc excel spreadsheet preparation
- Assist Supervisor in all assignments, making sure that all members of the Finance Department have the proper resources and support
- Serve on committees as requested
- Work extended hours during busy season or on special projects as needed

**Standard Department Member Responsibilities**:

- Facilitate and/or perform training of staff members as requested
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation
- Foster communication within the department, with other departments and with management
- Maintain knowledge of company policies and procedures so as to serve as an effective staff member
- Support company policies and management decisions with a sense of urgency and professionalism
- Seek out and participate in internal and external programs that facilitate personal and professional growth
- Identify and discuss professional growth goals with manager
- Write and deliver self-performance appraisal to manager on a quarterly basis

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred
- One to two years of previous accounting experience preferred
- Must have superior analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently
- Handle multiple tasks at once and meet stringent month-end deadlines