Accountant, Financial Reporting, Staff Accountant

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support the organization’s day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit preparation. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with established accounting policies and internal controls.

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end close process
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• Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
  , researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Conduct variance analysis and assist with identifying and explaining significant fluctuations.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements and supporting schedules
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• Support audit preparation
  , including gathering documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Maintain and support effective internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
• Assist with account analysis and other month-end and year-end close responsibilities.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Finance and other departments to resolve accounting-related questions and discrepancies.
• Assist with special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Professional experience in general accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing or supporting financial statement preparation.
• Experience with audit preparation and internal controls.