Staff Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post accurate journal entries and support documentation to the general ledger on a regular basis.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, prepaid amortizations, and account reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Maintain and reconcile the trial balance and subsidiary ledgers to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations and intercompany accounts.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing, vendor statements reconciliation, billing, and collections support.
• Aid in preparation of financial reports, schedules, and variance analyses for management and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies while documenting accounting processes and controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (payroll, procurement, operations) to gather information and resolve accounting issues.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests by providing schedules, substantiating documentation, and explanations.
• Continuously seek process improvements and efficiencies through automation, standardization, and better controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, with hands-on experience in journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and month-end close.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience preparing or reviewing financial statements and trial balances.
• Proven experience with account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and resolving reconciling items.
• Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, vendor management, and billing procedures.
• Experience with financial reporting, variance analysis, and preparing schedules for audits.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas) and experience with accounting software/ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.