What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at firstPRO, Inc?
A growing distributor is seeking a dynamic Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. This position will primarily support general ledger management, account reconciliations, month-end close, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment, with a solid understanding of GAAP and strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries and accruals.
- Perform monthly balance sheet and bank account reconciliations.
- Assist with the monthly accounting close process and financial reporting.
- Process and support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoicing activities.
- Analyze inventory, fixed assets, account balances, and financial variances.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
- Develop, update, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Partner with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate financial information.
- Support other accounting projects and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 1–2 years of accounting experience; manufacturing or distribution experience preferred.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and basic financial reporting principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000