Staff Accountant

Job Title:
Staff Accountant

Job Description

The Staff Accountant plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting by preparing and posting journal entries, maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This position helps safeguard the integrity of financial data, supports internal and external audits, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with established accounting standards and company policies.

• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts on a regular basis, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Perform daily balancing of accounts and investigate, document, and correct any variances.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Identify, research, and correct accounting errors and inconsistencies to maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation, reports, and clear explanations as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure the completeness and accuracy of financial data and to resolve accounting-related questions.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, GAAP, and established accounting standards in all financial activities.
• Work daily with ERP and accounting software systems to process transactions, generate reports, and update financial records.
• Use Microsoft Excel to format data, copy and paste information, and organize text into columns for analysis and reporting.
• Manage workload independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet established deadlines for daily, monthly, and annual activities.

• At least 2+ years of relevant work experience in general ledger (G/L) accounting.
• Hands-on experience posting journal entries and performing month-end and year-end closings.
• Proficiency with accounting software, including experience with Quick Books or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles and practices.
• Experience working daily with ERP systems to manage and report financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formatting, copying, pasting, and organizing text into columns.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve accounting issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with auditors, colleagues, and other departments.

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in employee benefits, union, and/or non-profit environments preferred.
• Comfort working in a collaborative team setting with other accounting and eligibility specialists.
• Ability to adapt to established policies and procedures while contributing to continuous improvement.
• Interest in professional growth and development within an accounting-focused environment.

This is a full-time, on-site role working five days per week in the office. The workday begins at either 7:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m., based on personal preference, and follows an 8.5-hour schedule with a 30-minute lunch break. Once selected, the start time remains consistent each day to support team coordination and workflow. The Staff Accountant works as part of a close-knit team that includes three other staff accountants and one eligibility specialist, within a…