Staff Accountant

description job description for: staff accountant time commitment: 40 hours per week (mon-fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) reports to: controller status: salary, exempt mission: support financial operations through accurate transaction processing, reporting, and administrative financial support. we are looking for a driven self-starter. the ideal candidate will possess knowledge of basic accounting principles and will play a supporting role in the accounting department. this is a growing and innovative company with tasks requiring innovative and technical thinking. general accounting duties: accounts payable and employee reimbursements insurance accounting - receiving, processing and recording payments from insurance. regular communication with clients resolving questions and concerns about billing and insurance regular communication with school district contacts regarding invoicing work closely with 3rd party insurance companies and billing company commercial credit card accounting other department duties as needed requirements computer experience: basic computer skills and experienced with standard business and accounting software experience with excel experience with quickbooks online preferred other skills / experience required: understanding of accounting principles and concepts good verbal and written communication skills strong attention to detail and problem solving skills must be organized, detail-oriented, and analytical must be self-motivated and a team player