Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity and accuracy of the organization's accounting records. This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. The Staff Accountant will perform detailed account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and general ledger reviews, to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting.

Additionally, this role involves preparing journal entries and assisting with job costing to support project accounting and budgeting efforts. The successful candidate will contribute to the overall financial health of the company by providing timely and accurate financial information to management and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in bank reconciliation and account reconciliation processes.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger functions.
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• 5+ Years Experience with job costing and analytical accounting tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with accounting software such as Quick Books, SAP, or Oracle.
• Familiarity with financial reporting standards and regulatory compliance.
• Strong Excel skills including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
• Previous experience working in a corporate accounting environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to various accounting transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate any discrepancies or variances.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Support job costing activities by tracking and analyzing project-related expenses.
• Maintain and update the general ledger to reflect accurate financial data.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial information and resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Analyze account activity and provide detailed reports to management as needed.

Skills:

The required skills such as bank reconciliation, journal entries, and balance sheet management are essential for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records on a daily basis. Proficiency in accounting principles and general ledger maintenance allows the Staff Accountant to effectively process and record financial transactions while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Account reconciliation and analytical skills enable the identification and resolution of discrepancies, supporting accurate financial reporting and decision-making.

Job costing expertise is utilized to track project expenses and contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts. Preferred skills, including advanced software proficiency, enhance the ability to streamline accounting processes and provide deeper financial insights.