<p>SUMMARY</p> <p>As a key member of the finance team, the Staff Accountant plays a vital role in day-to-day financial operations and ensures accuracy in financial reporting to support informed decision-making. The position works closely with the Finance Manager and is actively involved in several core business processes, including customer billing, payment processing, cash management, expense report management, and purchasing. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Manage customer billing processes for students and corporate clients, including invoicing and collections. </li><li>Coordinate payment processes, ensuring proper invoice approvals, accurate recordkeeping, and timely payments. </li><li>Complete banking transactions to meet operational cash needs. </li><li>Audit and reconcile employee expense reports and corporate credit card transactions. </li><li>Manage purchasing processes for materials, establishing and maintaining vendor relationships, placing orders, and monitoring vendor pricing and delivery. </li><li>Assist the Finance Manager with month-end close procedures, including preparing general ledger entries. </li><li>Prepare and file 1099s at year-end. </li><li>Provide backup when Finance Manager is not available. </li><li>All other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>COMPETENCIES</p> <ul> <li>High ethical standards and discretion with sensitive or confidential information </li><li>Analytical mindset with high degree of accuracy and strong problem-solving skills </li><li>Strong business acumen </li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer relations skills </li><li>Technical proficiency in accounting and business processes </li><li>Able to work autonomously, with strong time management skills </li><li>Strong attention to detail and ability to self-audit work </li><li>Desire to learn and an openness to opportunities for growth and innovation </li></ul> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT: This role operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS</p> <ul> <li>Regular talking, hearing, sitting, standing, and walking are required. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree, with accounting or finance related major. Combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree. </li><li>Minimum 2 years of accounting experience </li><li>Experience with accounting software, SAGE preferred </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel </li></ul> <p>DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of financial aid assistance processes </li><li>Prior experience in an educational environment </li></ul> <p>TRAVEL: Minimal travel may be required for training and business purposes.</p> <p>APPLICATION PROCESS:</p> <p>Qualified, interested applicants should apply online at www.welding.org .</p> <p>Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.</p>