Staff Accountant

What You Will Be Doing (essential Job Functions)

• Bank, Cash, and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Independently prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations for operating, clearing, and other cash accounts
• Reconcile cash receipts from customers and third-party payment platforms to bank deposits and the general ledger
• Investigate, resolve, and document reconciling items including timing differences, fees, deposits in transit, and adjustments
• Ensure reconciliations are accurate, fully supported, and completed according to close timelines
• Identify recurring issues and recommend process or control improvements
• General Ledger Management
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of assigned general ledger accounts
• Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and rollforwards
• Analyze account activity and investigate unusual fluctuations or transactions
• Ensure transactions are recorded in the correct period in accordance with accrual accounting principles
• Month-End Close and Accruals
• Prepare and post journal entries related to cash, accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and corrections
• Own assigned close tasks and meet month-end deadlines with minimal supervision
• Assist with close checklists and ensure all deliverables are completed timely and accurately
• Support review and cleanup of balances as part of ongoing close improvements
• Systems and Process Improvement
• Enter, review, and analyze transactions in Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Participate in system enhancements, testing, and data cleanup related to reconciliations and reporting
• Develop, update, and maintain accounting procedures and documentation
• Identify opportunities to streamline reconciliations and close processes
• Audit and Cross-Functional Support
• Maintain organized, audit-ready work papers and supporting schedules
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and explanations
• Assist with ad-hoc accounting projects and special analyses as needed
• Serve as a resource for junior staff and provide guidance when appropriate

  Education/Expertise

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and accrual principles
  • Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivots, and reconciliation modeling
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to research and resolve complex issues