What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Xplora Search Group?
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the monthly financial statement close process, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely while analyzing financial statements and investigating variances.
- Prepare, review, and analyze account reconciliations while ensuring compliance with internal controls and applicable reporting requirements.
- Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including analysis of current results compared with prior periods.
- Assist with accounting, analysis, and budgeting activities in partnership with FP&A and other finance teams.
- Collaborate with accounting, finance, and operational teams to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
- Work with internal and external auditors as needed and provide supporting documentation.
- Assist with special projects, process improvements, and the implementation of changes related to accounting standards and regulations.
JOB SCOPE
- Perform day-to-day activities supporting the monthly financial close and reporting process.
- Ensure accounting transactions and financial information are complete, accurate, and recorded on a timely basis.
- Identify and communicate accounting or reporting issues to management.
- Partner with various departments on accounting-related activities and initiatives.
- Contribute to financial reporting, analysis, and decision-making through accurate and timely accounting support.
- Help resolve accounting issues and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
- Exercise sound judgment and initiative when addressing accounting and reporting matters.
- Participate in departmental and project-level planning activities as needed.
- Work with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Position may occasionally require overtime, weekend work, or limited travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, and regulations, including GAAP and internal control requirements.
- Ability to prepare and maintain clear, accurate supporting documentation, work papers, and accounting analyses.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage technology to improve accounting and reporting processes.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage projects and work effectively across multiple departments.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
- Professional demeanor with the ability to build positive working relationships.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000