What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at CHRISTIANBOOK LLC?
Position Summary: responsible for supporting accurate financial reporting, maintaining general ledger activity, preparing reconciliations, assisting with month-end and year-end close, providing backup for accounts payable, processing of payroll and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. This role is well suited for an experienced accounting professional who can work independently, manage recurring accounting processes, identify variances, and partner with cross-functional teams to support timely and reliable financial information. This position reports to the Controller and will collaborate regularly with the Accounting Manager and Reporting Manager.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, allocations, reclassifications, and recurring entries in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
- Process weekly and biweekly payroll through ADP.
- Perform monthly balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by preparing schedules, variance explanations, and supporting documentation.
- Assist in preparing financial statements, management reports, and account analysis for leadership review.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure transactions are properly coded, documented, and supported.
- Partner with accounts payable, accounts receivable, operations, and other departments to resolve accounting questions and improve process flow.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules, documentation, and explanations.
- Monitor compliance with internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial policies.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, reconciliations, and close timelines.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and ad hoc financial projects as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accrual accounting, and month-end close procedures.
- Experience working with ADP, Paychex or another payroll platform
- Proficiency with accounting or ERP systems; experience with system reporting, exports, and account analysis preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis.
- CPA, CMA, or progress toward professional certification preferred but not required.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines during close cycles.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders.
- Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential financial information.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and continuous learning.