What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Chesapeake Search Partners?
Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a renowned digital media and publishing firm to hire a Staff Accountant to join their team. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounts receivable operations including performing bank reconciliations, overseeing cash transactions, and supporting revenue invoicing and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and monitor customer invoices and payments.
- Monitor and manage aging reports; follow up on overdue accounts.
- Resolve billing discrepancies in collaboration with sales and customer service teams.
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and internal records.
- Ensure timely posting of cash receipts and disbursements.
- Generate internal invoices to record and track sales by title for royalty calculation and reporting purposes.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Generate financial reports related to revenue and receivables.
- Support audit and compliance activities with accurate documentation.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, specifically within Accounts Receivable or Revenue Recognition
- Proficiency with accounting and ERP systems such as NetSuite and Microsoft Excel
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000