Staff Accountant - Bristol, Rhode

Overview

KVH is hiring a Staff Accountant in our Headquarters, Bristol, RI location. This is a supporting role on a global finance team where you will perform a variety of tasks across various finance functions. Responsibilities may include Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and compliance, coordination of the quarterly and annual financial statement audits, performing monthly account reconciliations, ad‑hoc financial analysis and process evaluation, and participating in accounting projects as necessary.

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of the monthly financial close: performing monthly account reconciliations, ad‑hoc financial analysis and process evaluation, inventory accounting, asset maintenance, and other projects as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all Sarbanes‑Oxley documentation and review requirements, including maintenance of all SOX narratives.
• Assist with annual insurance policy renewal process.
• Provide general support to finance management team.
• Assist in operational improvement and/or accounting projects.
• Identify opportunities for improvement within financial processes and reconciliation procedures.
• Provide analytical and data reporting support.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• At least 2+ years’ experience in accounting.
• Accounting and finance system experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to comply with US GAAP.
• Strong project management skills, prioritization, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Team player: comfortable operating within a dynamic, complex organizational structure and able to be flexible and collaborate with the team on different projects and needs.
• Working knowledge of information technology with an appreciation for how it can support accounting functions.

KVH offers a full suite of benefits to include generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible/health spending account, employee stock purchase program, and retirement plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States (US Citizen or Permanent Resident) and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

KVH also conducts background checks and drug screening after acceptance of an offer.