What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant (Hybrid, Norwalk, CT) position at RX USA?
Staff Accountant
Would you like to take your accounting career to the next level with a global trade show and event organizer?
About the Team
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organizations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.
About the Role
This position is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts and supporting period-end close activities. This role maintains weekly cash records and executes bank deposits as well as managing the recording of credit card processing activity across various platforms, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and consistency of related revenue and fees.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post timely and accurate journal entries as part of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting policies.
- Record and review credit card processing activity across various payment platforms, ensuring all transactions, fees, and settlements are captured and reconciled accurately.
- Deposit cash / checks received in Norwalk office
- Monitor, maintain, and reconcile intercompany account with RELX parent ensuring balances align and discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.
- Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and pulling documentation as requested
- Collaborate, as needed, with cross‑functional departments, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury and FP&A teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information.
- Coordinate with Finance Managers / Banks for onsite cash requirements at each show as well as program verifones needed to process onsite credit card transactions.
- Travel to ReedPop shows as needed to handle onsite payment activity / reconciliations
- Participate in ad hoc analyses, reporting, and special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with at least 1 year of experience in accounting function
- Be proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail