Staff Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of accounting experience in a private-sector environment and a strong foundation in general ledger accounting and financial close processes. This role is responsible for supporting the month-end and year-end close, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
• Assist with preparation and execution of month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries with proper supporting documentation
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and investigate/resolve variances in a timely manner
• Support preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages
• Analyze financial data and provide explanations for fluctuations, trends, and variances
• Assist with accruals, prepaids, amortizations, and expense allocations
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed to ensure accurate posting and reconciliation
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation schedules, and asset disposals
• Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes by providing historical data, schedules, and analysis
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and ensuring documentation completeness
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of accounting operations
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, GAAP standards, and company accounting policies
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve reporting accuracy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting REQUIRED
• 3 years of accounting experience in a private-sector environment
• Strong hands-on experience with general ledger accounting
• Solid understanding of month-end and year-end close processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with accounting systems such as Sage or Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively