Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant
Confidential Client | Fully Onsite
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 DOE
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their growing accounting and finance team. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit preparation across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a structured, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting activities related to the general ledger, cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, roll-forwards, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and organized workpapers with supporting documentation.
• Review income and expense activity for proper classification and accuracy.
• Assist with accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, approvals, and payment support.
• Support accounts receivable activities, billing, cash application, and related reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, additions, and disposals.
• Perform account analysis and investigate unusual variances or trends.
• Assist with financial reporting, account analyses, and reporting schedules.
• Support internal and external audit requests and prepare audit documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve accounting issues and gather required information.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and documentation of accounting procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• 2 to 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public company environment.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP principles.
• Experience with one or more accounting functions including AP, AR, cash management, fixed assets, or general ledger accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience supporting audits and working within internal control environments preferred.
• ERP system experience required; experience with NetSuite or similar platforms is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to SOX compliance and public company accounting environments.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting.
• Experience with process improvements and accounting workflow enhancements.

If you are looking to join a growing organization where you can expand your accounting knowledge and contribute to a collaborative finance team, we encourage you to apply.
Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Nikki Caudill
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