Staff Accountant

Description

Our client, in the education industry, is in need for an Accountant to join their team on a contract basis! This role focuses on maintaining accurate cash activity, completing timely reconciliations, and contributing to a smooth month-end close. The ideal candidate brings solid general ledger experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to learn established workflows while working with multiple internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

- Record daily cash activity and ensure transactions are entered accurately and on schedule.

- Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies to keep financial records current and reliable.

- Apply incoming payments to the appropriate invoices and support accurate cash application processing.

- Prepare and post journal entries that align with general ledger activity and accounting standards.

- Assist with month-end close by comparing bank balances to the general ledger and resolving variances.

- Process miscellaneous invoices and maintain supporting documentation for accounting records.

- Partner with team members across different functions to learn existing procedures and maintain continuity in accounting operations.

- Use Workday to manage accounting tasks, track entries, and support reporting accuracy.

Requirements

- 3+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

- Hands-on experience with bank reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.

- Ability to post cash transactions and manage cash applications with a high level of accuracy.

- Familiarity with month-end close activities and account variance research.

- Experience using Workday or a comparable accounting system.

- Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to adapt to established team processes.

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