We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and the monthly close process. This role will have hands-on responsibility for month-end close, cash and bank reconciliations, invoicing, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Perform daily and monthly cash and bank reconciliations, research discrepancies, and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
- Prepare and process customer invoices, ensuring billing is accurate, complete, and timely.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and assist with cash application and collections as needed.
- Prepare and post recurring and adjusting journal entries.
- Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts and resolve reconciling items.
- Maintain schedules for accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other accounts.
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting.
- Research account variances and investigate discrepancies.
- Maintain organized supporting documentation and accounting records.
- Assist with external audit requests and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Work closely with other departments to resolve billing, payment, and accounting-related questions.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 1-2 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate accounting environment.
- Hands-on experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.
- Experience with cash/bank reconciliations and invoicing strongly preferred.
- Understanding of general ledger accounting and U.S. GAAP.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and PivotTables.
- Experience with an ERP or accounting system such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct, SAP, or Oracle is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet monthly deadlines.Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Life and disability insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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