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Data-Mail Senior Staff Accountant in Newington, Connecticut
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Day shift, 8-hour shift.
Location: Newington, CT
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Data-Mail is one of the nation’s largest full-service direct mail lettershop production facilities. We are a financially strong, family-owned, and operated company that was established in 1971. Data-Mail employs over 800 full-time staff at our two locations, encompassing over 500,000 square feet of production space in the Hartford, CT area. Annually, Data-Mail produces and mails over 1.5 billion pieces of direct mail.
WHY WORK AT DATA-MAIL:
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Long Term Disability, life insurance and 401(k)
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Weekly payroll cycle
8-hour day shift schedule, Monday-Friday
SUMMARY
The senior staff accountant is responsible for applying accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. The staff accountant will be assigned one large legal company and several smaller companies that they will be required to perform the month end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis. They are responsible for all accounting and tax functions for all assigned business unit(s) and responsible for daily cash balancing and special projects, as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform accounting and tax functions for all assigned companies as follows:
Prepare monthly accrual basis financial statements, including all journal entries and related schedules
Control depreciation records using Asset Keeper software
Perform weekly, quarterly and annual payroll and payroll tax processing
Prepare monthly bank reconciliation
Maintain binders for equipment leases and maintenance contracts
Maintain daily cash balance reporting and requisitions
Prepare outside service and inter-company analyses
Assist in preparation of annual 1065 tax return
Prepare work papers for annual review
Comply with company rules and regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of company-sensitive data.
Keep manager/supervisor informed of activities and situations that will impact the achievement of corporate or department goals and objectives.
Perform other related duties as assigned to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and company
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Accounting degree or equivalent
Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
Knowledge and experience of related computer applications
A minimum of 3 years related experience preferably in a manufacturing setting
Cost accounting experience a plus
COMPETENCIES
Proficient in payables, receivables, invoicing and general ledger.
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Attention to detail and accuracy
Planning and organizing
Information and task monitoring
Judgment and problem-solving