Staff Accountant Job Opening at Standard Solar, Inc. in Rockville, MD

Job Summary:
We are looking for an eager, highly motivated full time Staff Accountant to join our team.  As Staff Accountant you will compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. This position will also perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records and may also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.  The Staff Accountant will report directly to the Controller. 
 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
• Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
• Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Compile statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
• Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
• Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
• Match order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information.

Skills and Qualifications:
 

• Ability to be a self starter with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and has the ability to effectively collaborate with other business functions.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications with high proficiency in Excel.
• Knowledge of Timberline is preferred.

 
 
Minimum Education and Experience:
 

• BS in accounting
• 0 – 2 years experience