Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

• Provides operational accounting support and contributes to accurate internal and external financial reporting
• Performs routine general ledger activities, prepares and reviews account reconciliations, supports the month-end close, and helps maintain strong internal controls and compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards
• Prepare assigned bank reconciliations; research and resolve reconciling items, discrepancies, and variances in a timely manner
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts; investigate variances, document support, and propose correcting entries as needed
• Prepare and/or post routine journal entries (e.g., accruals, amortization, reclasses) with appropriate supporting documentation and approvals
• Support the month-end close process, including preparing close schedules, meeting deadlines, and assisting with financial statement tie‑outs
• Assist with preparation of property tax returns, sales/use tax filings, and other miscellaneous corporate compliance reporting; help gather supporting schedules and respond to inquiries
• Assist with review of vendor payable batches and employee expense reports for coding accuracy, completeness, policy compliance, and proper approvals
• Prepare and distribute recurring internal and external reports on a monthly and quarterly basis; ensure accuracy, consistency, and on‑time delivery
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to auditor questions
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Purchasing, AP) to resolve accounting issues, obtain supporting documentation, and improve upstream processes
• Assist with special projects, process improvements, and ad‑hoc analyses, including recommendations to strengthen controls and increase efficiency
• Maintain accurate work papers and documentation in accordance with record retention requirements and internal control standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of staff accounting or general ledger experience
• Working knowledge of account reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end close processes
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels and with people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong customer service mindset, professionalism, and ability to take direction and feedback
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, shifting priorities, details, and interruptions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; ability to learn new systems quickly
• Ability to adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and internal control requirements

• Account reconciliations
• Journal entries
• Month‑end close
• Financial reporting
• Internal controls
• Property tax returns
• Sales/use tax filings
• Vendor payable review
• Financial statement tie‑outs
• Process improvements

• Analytical skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Communication skills
• Customer service mindset
• Professionalism
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to take direction

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance