Staff Accountant
Auburn, CA 
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Job Description
At World Fuel Services, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

Department: Accounting Job Status: Full-time

FLSA status: Non-exempt (hourly) Reports to Lead Fixed Asset Accountant

Location: Auburn, CA Travel Required: None

Supervisory Responsibility: No Work Schedule: M-F, 8 am - 5 pm

SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant will process a variety of journal entries and reconciliations during each month-end close. They will perform various support functions as required by the accounting department. The Staff accountant needs to be proficient in review and analysis of balance sheet accounts, as well, be able to learn new processes quickly and adapt to software changes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Maintain fixed asset subledger in SAGE software, prepare monthly WIP (CIP) project analysis and prepare reporting for internal and external presentation.

* Prepare reconciliation of general ledger, bank, and site accounts.

* Reconciles monthly credit card accounts with bank statements.

* Reconcile accounts receivable, inventory and store cash transactions.

* Create and post journal entries.

* Identify opportunities for improvements in processes, systems and reporting through independent investigation and research. Recommend and help implement solution options.

* Assists in implementation of approved projects.

* Create and maintain complex Excel spreadsheets as directed.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Perform specific tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

* Promote and support Company image standards.

* Follow all Company policies and procedures.

* Composes and processes routine correspondence.

* Input and maintain Excel spreadsheets as directed.

* Utilize personal computer in windows system and electronic mail

* Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers

* Work in a safe manner at all times and report all accidents immediately

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be capable of performing each of the above stated essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. General accounting experience is a must. Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Knowledge of general ledger entries and their impact on financial statements. Exposure to multiple accounting software systems. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION: Preferred Associates Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field of study or 2 to 3 years accounting experience. Relevant workplace experience may be a substitute for formal education.

LANGUAGE and/or COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to communicate ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Use of a personal computer in the English language is required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or

schedule form. Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to walk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the noise level in the accounting environment is typically moderate.

World Fuel Services, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
World Fuel Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to workplace Diversity.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
2 to 3 years
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