Staff Accountant

About the role

The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information. This role plays a key role in maintaining the general ledger, preparing financial transactions, supporting month-end and year-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Absorb and respond to vendor and customer inquiries regarding payment status and account activity.
• Support cash application and account reconciliation activities.
• Record capital asset acquisitions and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Track asset additions, transfers, disposals, and depreciation.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory valuation and related accounting records.
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle count activities.
• Collaborate with production and purchasing teams to ensure inventory transactions are accurately recorded.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management.
• Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Investigate account fluctuations and explain significant variances.
• Support management by providing timely and reliable financial information.
• Ensure accounting activities comply with US GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Prepare documentation and schedules for internal and external audits.
• Assist with sales tax filings, property tax reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation that support financial transactions.
• Participate in implementing recommendations resulting from audits or compliance reviews.
• Utilize accounting and ERP systems to process transactions and generate reports.
• Support the organization's transition from QuickBooks to JD Edwards by assisting with testing, data validation, and process implementation.
• Leverage Microsoft Excel and other business applications to analyze financial information and improve reporting.
• Recommend enhancements that improve automation, reporting capabilities, and overall system efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• One to three years of progressive accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with accounting or ERP software.