A growing multi-entity organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This position offers a blend of transactional accounting and broader general ledger responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to build upon a strong accounting foundation while gaining exposure to month-end close, financial reporting, and multi-entity operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable processing.
• Review invoices for accuracy, coding, approvals, and proper allocation.
• Maintain vendor records and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate payment processing and monitor payment schedules.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Maintain organized AP documentation and assist with audit requests.

General Accounting

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and recurring accounting transactions.
• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with preparation of financial reports and account analysis.
• Research variances and prepare correcting entries as needed.
• Support tax filings, audits, and process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to accounting support for multiple business units and locations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-3+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Exposure to month-end close processes.
• Understanding of accrual accounting concepts, debits, and credits.
• Accounts payable experience including invoice processing and payment management.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience working in multi-entity or multi-location environments.
• Background in retail, distribution, manufacturing, or other operationally focused industries.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Exposure to financial reporting, intercompany accounting, and sales tax compliance.