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