Job Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Accounting/Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Accounting Manager

Job Summary:

The Staff Accountant assists in preparing monthly financial statements and related reports, provide information for sales/use and property tax return filings, and performs analysis regarding the company's accounting records.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Every Star employee is expected to take care of their health and work safely at all times for themselves, their families and the safety of their coworkers

• Understand and comply with Star's Core Values and company policies in everything you do at Star

• Communicate, model, and monitor compliance with Star's Core Values and policies and incorporate them into performance plans, coaching and corrective action

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes

• Assist with reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, bank accounts and credit card statements

• Assist with reconciliation of inventory and fixed assets

• Assist with preparation and reconciliation of multi-state sales, fuel, and excise tax returns

• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for multiple branch locations

• Reviewing the preliminary financial statements with managers and identifying any required adjustments

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with regulations

• Preparation and posting journal entries to the General Ledger

• Supporting company personnel in obtaining and interpreting information from our ERP system

• Provide support to corporate officers, administrative managers, and operations managers as needed

• Maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA is desirable but not required

• 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Proficiency in using financial software systems and/or ERP and Microsoft Office Suite

• Strong technical, analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, time management, organization and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and within a team, comfortable in a dynamic and fast paced environment with ability to meet deadlines

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Ability to analyze, read, and interpret common business and legal documents

• Experience with Avalara, Sale/Use Tax and fixed asset management desirable but not required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working in front of a computer

• The employee is required to lift no more than 15 pounds

Work Environment:

• Office environment