Staff Accountant

Description

Staff Accountant Consultant

Do you love consulting but crave a place where you are part of a team, not just passing through? This role gives you the variety and challenge of project work while still providing a stable home base and a group of people who know your name, value your strengths, and support your career path.

About the Role

We are looking for a staff accountant consultant who enjoys stepping into new environments, solving problems, and helping teams stay on track financially. You will work on project assignments that vary in length, complexity, and industry, giving you a chance to grow quickly and keep your work fresh. Even though the projects change, your home base does not. You will always have a steady team behind you to support your success.

What You Will Own

- Key daily and monthly accounting tasks depending on the project needs

- Month end close responsibilities such as journal entries and account reconciliations

- Support for financial reporting and pulling timely and accurate data

- Assisting with AP, AR, or general ledger work depending on the client environment

- Reviewing transactions for accuracy and proper coding

- Audit and year end support including schedules, documentation, and data pulls

- Offering quick process improvements that help stabilize client accounting functions

What You Bring

- A curious and adaptable mindset with a genuine love of learning

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to quickly understand new processes

- Excel proficiency including lookups and managing data sets

- Experience with a variety of ERP or accounting systems such as Net Suite, Oracle, SAP, Sage, or Quick Books

- Strong communication skills and the confidence to step into new environments with a calm and positive approach

- Ability to manage your workload proactively and stay organized across changing projects

Requirements

- Proven experience in accounting, including journal entries and general ledger management.

- Strong knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to use advanced formulas.

- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy in financial records.

- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively.

- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

- Strong communication abilities to work collaboratively with team members.

- Familiarity with accounting standards and principles.

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