Staff Accountant

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting department by maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial information and supporting management reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries accurately and timely.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial transactions and investigate account discrepancies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Support external audits by preparing requested documentation and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), company policies, and internal controls.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

Experience

• 2-5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting and high-volume AP processing

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Controller

Salary Range

• $65-75k/year