Staff Accountant
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We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with 1–2 years of accounting experience to join a growing accounting and finance team. This position will support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting while gaining exposure to the full accounting cycle.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to strengthen their technical accounting skills and take on increased responsibility within a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
- Perform bank, balance sheet, and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
- Maintain and reconcile accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset schedules.
- Research account discrepancies and resolve reconciling items.
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements, schedules, and management reports.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
- Perform variance analysis and investigate unusual account activity.
- Prepare documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.
- Maintain accurate and organized accounting records in accordance with established procedures.
- Partner with other departments to obtain information needed for accounting and reporting.
- Assist with process improvement and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of professional accounting experience.
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
- Experience with journal entries, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and PivotTables.
- Experience with an ERP/accounting system preferred, such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. xhuatnn
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid holidays
3 weeks PTO
Paid sick leave
Life and disability insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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