What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Forge Search?
We are partnering with a growing financial services organization in Greenville, SC, to identify a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This is a great opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to build on their foundational experience, gain exposure to financial reporting and analysis, and continue developing their skills in a collaborative team environment.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
Essential Duties & Functions
- Prepare and post recurring and nonrecurring journal entries.
- Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
- Assist with accounting for prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Support month-end and quarter-end financial close and reporting processes.
- Prepare daily financial dashboards and assist with financial analysis and reporting.
- Review and record monthly property management statements and investment payments.
- Provide backup support for accounts payable and company credit card functions.
- Assist with regulatory reporting, including weekly Federal Reserve reports and quarterly deposit analyses.
- Support the maintenance and renewal of Federal Home Loan Bank letters of credit.
- Review monthly financial systems expenses and related invoices.
- Assist with audit requests and other accounting projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Accounting degree preferred.
- 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred; relevant internships or comparable experience will be considered.
- Experience in banking, financial services, or public accounting is a plus.
- Working knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Ability to learn and navigate accounting systems and financial reporting software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn and grow professionally.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Why Join?
- Opportunity to gain valuable accounting experience within a growing financial services organization.
- Exposure to a variety of accounting functions, financial reporting, and regulatory processes.
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities to learn from experienced accounting professionals.
- Opportunity to continue building technical accounting skills and take on additional responsibilities as you grow.