Staff Accountant

Primary Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Staff Accountant provide an opportunity for exposure to all business cycles within HLK including Billing & Receivables, Journal Entries & General Ledger Maintenance, Treasury & Banking, Vendor Management & Payables, and Reporting & Analysis.

• Standard reporting and analysis (50%)
  • Support monthly close and financial statement preparation through: Recurring Journal Entries, Balance sheet account reconciliation, Payroll tax reconciliation, Prepare client billing and invoicing, Assist in the processing of vendor invoices, Issue resolution, data research and new analysis/metric development
• Analyze trends and actual vs budget variations in revenue, expense and working capital
  • Aid leadership and client teams with issue resolution and data research as needed
• Process improvement / systems maintenance (10%)
  • Develop thorough working knowledge of ERP to ensure efficient utilization of system features and functionality
  • Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within Finance as well as other functional areas of the business
  • Participate in inter-departmental and client-based project teams focused on various process development / improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proficient skill level in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, and Google Sheets, Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), Excellent organizational skills, Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively, Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, Preferred experience includes 1-3 years of public/private accounting related roles, Specific marketing agency or similar service industry experience is a plus