Staff Accountant I

Employer Name:
Partners in Home Care, Inc.
2673 Palmer St, Ste 201
Missoula, MT 59808
Phone: (406) 728-8848

Job title:

• Staff Accountant I

Type:

• Full Time Position (Salaried)

Worksite:

• 2673 Palmer St Suite 201, Missoula, MT 59808

Compensation:

• Minimum $49,000 Annually.

Benefits:

• Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) and participation in a retirement plan.

Typical schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Travel Requirement: No travel is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Create and adjust journal entries to ensure the accurate record of financial transactions, adhering to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control standards.


2. Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies promptly, ensuring ongoing compliance with GAAP and internal controls.


3. Collaborate with the controller to prepare monthly and year-end financial statements, ensuring the timely and accurate reconciliation of all general ledger accounts.


4. Approve invoices for payments promptly and accurately, maintaining proper cash flow and fostering strong vendor relationships.


5. Prepare, file, and distribute 1099 forms to contractors at year-end, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.


6. Process and audit payroll, ensuring the accurate disbursement of wages, bonuses, overtime, and deductions for taxes and benefits while ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws.


7. Perform monthly bank statement reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial records.


8. Reconcile asset and liability accounts periodically (monthly and yearly) to ensure accurate classification and valuation in the general ledger.


9. Assist the controller during audits by preparing financial records, reports, and supporting documentation, ensuring a seamless audit process.


10. Audit inventory to ensure the accuracy of journal and ledger entries, verifying the correctness of financial records.


11. Develop and monitor key financial metrics, including accounts receivable trends, revenue trends, gross profit margins, overtime payments, and mileage reimbursements, to support business decision-making.


12. 
    Prepare quarterly reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs, presenting data with graphical representations for clarity.

Special Skills or Requirements:

1. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for preparing financial reports, data analysis, and graphic presentations.


2. Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software such as SAP ByDesign, Xero, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software to manage financial transactions.


3. Experience with internal and external audit processes.


4. Ability to perform bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in cash inflows and outflows.


5. Experience in preparing and reviewing journal entries, adjusting entries, and maintaining general ledger (GL) accounts, adhering to GAAP and internal controls.


6. Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application in daily accounting tasks to ensure compliance with financial reporting.

Minimum Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s in Accounting.


2. Minimum of one year of experience in a relevant accounting role.

To Apply:

• Point of Contact: Chad Staggs


• Email Resume at [email protected].