Staff Accountant

Under the supervision of the Controller, the Staff Accountant will manage RFA’s financial reporting processes to support Management in achieving strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is detail- and execution-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, and has 3–5 years of accounting experience with a focus on financial reports, records, general ledgers, account analysis, reconciliation, budgets, and general bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Handle all monthly accounting activities for domestic and international locations, including accounts payable, bank reconciliations, fixed asset analysis, benefit allocations, accruals, prepaids, and review of General Ledger accounts for reclassifications.
• Ensure reconciliations are completed accurately and discrepancies are explained.
• Process and remit monthly sales and use tax returns.
• Complete daily bank reconciliations for domestic and international locations.
• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules; review purchases for capitalization per policy and calculate monthly depreciation.
• Book corporate card expenses to the General Ledger.
• Post payroll to the General Ledger for domestic and international locations.
• Assist in year-end closing, maintaining and balancing accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions; resolve discrepancies.
• Support annual external audit by preparing requested materials and assigned schedules for annual and interim audits.
• Assist with Balance Sheet and Income Statement flux analysis.
• Partner with the Controller to design reports and dashboards reflecting timely performance metrics.
• Work across departments, interfacing with C-level professionals, management, vendors, and clients to understand internal practices, products, and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Accounting or a closely related field.
• High degree of integrity and ability to handle sensitive or confidential information.
• Self-starting, disciplined, and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently in a high-volume, accuracy-driven environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Power BI; expert-level Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively, taking ownership of complex tasks with minimal up-front guidance.