Staff Accountant

Description

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a company and contribute to the accuracy and efficiency of daily accounting operations. This contract opportunity is well suited for an accounting specialist who can manage routine financial activity, support reporting needs, and help maintain reliable records across the business. The ideal candidate brings a solid grasp of core accounting principles, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams.

Responsibilities:

- Record and classify day-to-day financial activity with accuracy, ensuring debits, credits, and supporting entries are properly documented.

- Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and profit and loss reports, to provide clear visibility into business performance.

- Complete account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to identify discrepancies and maintain clean records.

- Monitor cash activity and assist with reporting to support visibility into cash flow and overall financial health.

- Maintain the general ledger by posting journal entries and reviewing account activity for completeness and accuracy.

- Contribute to month-end closing tasks and help produce timely financial reports for internal review.

- Organize accounting files and supporting documentation to strengthen audit readiness and streamline recordkeeping.

- Partner with colleagues across the organization to gather information and ensure financial data is reported accurately and on schedule.

Requirements - At least 2 years of experience performing staff accounting or other general accounting duties.

- Working knowledge of journal entries, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and core financial reporting concepts.

- Ability to prepare or support balance sheets and profit and loss statements with a high degree of accuracy.

- Basic Excel proficiency, including data entry, simple formulas, and maintaining organized spreadsheets.

- Experience tracking, handling, or reviewing cash flow-related activity.

- Familiarity with credit card reconciliation and other routine account balancing responsibilities.

- Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines effectively.

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