Staff Accountant

About the role

We are helping our client who is looking for a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records for the organization. This role is well suited for an early-career accounting specialist who is eager to build hands-on experience across general ledger activity, reconciliations, and tax-related work. The ideal candidate will be highly attentive to accuracy, organized, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment while managing core accounting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure financial activity is recorded accurately and on time.
• Maintain the general ledger and review account activity to support month-end and ongoing accounting processes.
• Complete bank, cash, and account reconciliations while researching and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with corporate tax and sales tax activities, including supporting filings and related documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of corporate tax return schedules and other supporting financial records.
• Work with accounting systems such as Sage 100 and Acumatica to process transactions and generate reporting data.
• Support financial accuracy by organizing records, verifying balances, and helping improve accounting workflows as needed.

Requirements

• 2+ years of accounting experience or relevant internship and early-career experience in a staff accounting environment.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation practices.
• Experience performing bank and cash reconciliations with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with corporate tax and sales tax processes, including support for tax return preparation.
• Exposure to accounting software such as Sage 100, Acumatica, or similar ERP/accounting platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively.