Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

A growing and dynamic organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its finance team. This position is based in Cranston, RI and plays a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations through accurate and timely accounting and analysis.

• Execute day-to-day general accounting tasks including journal entries and account reconciliations in alignment with established accounting standards and procedures.

• Manage month-end closing activities such as preparing and reviewing reconciliations and journal entries related to cash, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and other financial areas.

• Conduct financial analysis on various balance sheet and income statement accounts to aid business decision-making.

• Prepare detailed supporting schedules for external auditors during quarterly and year-end audits.

• Review purchase order cost confirmations from vendors and address discrepancies using internal product information management systems.

• Evaluate existing accounting procedures and recommend enhancements to support the company’s growth and scaling initiatives.

• Collaborate on special projects and departmental initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• 1–3 years of progressive accounting experience in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Effective communicator with the ability to work across all levels and disciplines of an organization.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Highly organized and deadline-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting systems such as Great Plains (Dynamics GP) is a plus.