What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at AccruePartners?
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Manage general ledger activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Prepare accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable tied to operations, partner agreements, and vendor contracts.
- Support internal controls and coordinate with external auditors.
- Assist with annual budgeting and rolling forecasts tied to seasonal operations.
- Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, providing clear variance explanations.
- Build financial models to evaluate partner ROI, event profitability, and operational efficiency.
- Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting packages with actionable insights for leadership.
- Support ad hoc financial analysis to inform strategic and operational decision-making.
- Partner cross-functionally to align financial planning with operational objectives.
HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIED
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to FP&A or financial analysis.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills and hands-on ERP experience.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving ability with attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain the why behind the numbers.
- Professional maturity and confidence suited to a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.