What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Confidential?
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Staff Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing core accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and supporting financial reporting processes. Your expertise in various accounting systems and software will help maintain the integrity of our financial data, facilitate accurate reconciliations, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your accounting skills within a collaborative and growth-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger adjustments to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
- support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP standards.
- Assist with internal controls compliance, including SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) procedures, and participate in audits as needed.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documenation.
- Utilize Excel data analysis skills to interpret financial data, prepare reports, and support budgeting or forecasting activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proven experience with accounting systems such as Workday, ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, or similar platforms.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and governmental accounting practices is preferred.
- Familiarity with technical accounting concepts including journal entries, debits & credits, double entry bookkeeping, and general ledger reconciliation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—especially Excel—and experience with spreadsheets for data analysis is essential.
- Ability to handle high-volume data entry accurately while managing multiple priorities efficiently.
- Excellent numeracy skills combined with strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
- Customer service orientation with effective communication skills for collaborating across teams and supporting internal stakeholders.
Join us as a Staff Accountant to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values precision, transparency, and continuous improvement! Your expertise will directly impact our financial integrity while providing opportunities for professional growth within a vibrant team environment.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000