What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Hire Point Recruiting?
Position Overview:
The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the overall accounting function. This position will contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while handling a variety of day-to-day accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be eager to take on a broad range of responsibilities and grow within a dynamic finance team.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3-4 Days In-Office)
Base Salary: $70k - $90k
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations in support of the month-end close process.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial transactions are recorded completely and accurately.
- Monitor daily cash activity and perform regular bank reconciliations.
- Generate customer invoices, reconcile billing activity, and assist with collections on outstanding balances.
- Support accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, coding, and expense review.
- Review employee and corporate card expenses to ensure compliance with internal policies.
- Analyze operating expenses, identify trends or savings opportunities, and provide recommendations to leadership.
- Participate in workflow improvements, automation efforts, and internal control enhancements.
- Assist with financial reporting, ad hoc requests, and special projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience is a plus.
- Strong Excel skills, including functions such as VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
- Experience with accounting software and finance automation tools preferred.
- CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and interact professionally with stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000