The Staff Accountant manages financial operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
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Month-End & Financial Close
- Prepare and post monthly journal entries with solid supporting documentation to back every move
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, making sure everything is recorded accurately and on time
- Keep documentation organized and audit-ready at all times
Account Reconciliations
- Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies before they become bigger problems
- Monitor account activity to ensure balances are accurate, properly supported, and telling the right story
- Escalate issues when needed and see them through to resolution
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Adhere to internal control policies and ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Maintain thorough documentation to support audits and financial reviews
- Keep an eye out for opportunities to improve processes and make things run more efficiently
Cross-Functional Support
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting across the board
- Support ad-hoc reporting requests, financial analysis, and special projects as they come up
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives that make the whole team better
Salary: $60,000-$68,000 USD
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Qualifications Experience Preferred Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 2–4 years of accounting experience Excellent understanding of general ledger accounting Experience performing journal entries and account reconciliations Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Experience with Oracle or a similar ERP system is a plus Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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