What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Consultant position at KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting?
We are partnering with a growing organization in the Brunswick, Maine area seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their team in a hybrid capacity. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will bring strong month-end close experience, a solid understanding of general ledger accounting, and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will bring strong month-end close experience, a solid understanding of general ledger accounting, and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams.
Responsibilities
- Support the month-end and year-end close process
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting activities
- Analyze financial data and investigate variances
- Support audit requests and assist with year-end audit preparation
- Partner with internal departments to improve accounting processes and workflows
- Assist with fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet schedules
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and accounting standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3 years of accounting experience
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes
- Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems/ERP platforms