Staff Accountant

About the role

We are seeking an entry-level accounting professional who is eager to learn and grow within both Financial Reporting and Corporate Accounting. This role will support two accounting teams and offer exposure to a wide variety of accounting and financial reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Aid the Financial Reporting team with the preparation and organization of quarterly and annual reporting activities.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and equity schedules.
• Prepare and maintain journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Absorb and investigate account discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Research accounting variances and compile explanations.
• Support the implementation of internal controls, compliance, and testing.
• Collaborate with external auditors by providing requested information.
• Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of accounting experience, relevant internship experience, or strong accounting coursework.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Technical Skills: Fundamental understanding of accounting concepts, including journal entries, debits, credits, and account reconciliations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with financial statement preparation. Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Competencies: Strong organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated willingness to learn and ask questions. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience working with an ERP system such as Oracle or Workiva.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Previous exposure to month-end close activities and intercompany accounting.
• Familiarity with regulatory accounting and reporting.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.