Senior Staff Accountant

JEGS Performance; Delaware (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

JEGS Performance is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to support the accuracy and timeliness of financial records. You will perform complex accounting, prepare reconciliations, and assist with month-end and year-end closes while strengthening internal controls.

The role requires detail-oriented, analytical individuals who can work cross-functionally in a mid-sized company and contribute to continuous improvement across departments like operations, purchasing, and HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close processes and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Experience with inventory accounting, including reconciliations, reserves, adjustments, and related GL activity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, allocations, and other adjustments in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Perform monthly balance-sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances or discrepancies promptly.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts, ensuring transactions are properly classified and supported.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and variance analyses for management review.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to audit inquiries.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, payroll-related accounting, and cash activity as assigned.
• Support inventory accounting activities, including inventory reconciliations, reserves, adjustments, cycle count analysis, and related cost accounting entries.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, HR, and other departments to resolve accounting questions and ensure proper financial treatment.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Inventory accounting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial records. This role performs complex accounting activities, prepares and reviews reconciliations, supports month‑end and year‑end close processes, assists with financial reporting, and helps maintain strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working cross‑functionally in a mid‑sized company environment where priorities may shift and continuous improvement is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, allocations, and other adjustments in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Perform monthly balance‑sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances or discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts, ensuring transactions are properly classified and supported.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and variance analyses for management review.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to audit inquiries.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, payroll‑related accounting, and cash activity as assigned.
• Support inventory accounting activities, including inventory reconciliations, reserves, adjustments, cycle count analysis, and related cost accounting entries.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, HR, and other departments to resolve accounting questions and ensure proper financial treatment.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with month‑end close processes and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Experience with inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, reserves, adjustments, and related general ledger activity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or progress toward professional certification.
• Experience in a mid‑sized company or multi‑entity environment.
• Experience with fixed assets, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, cost accounting, and sales/use tax.
• Experience improving accounting processes, implementing controls, or supporting system upgrades.
• Advanced Excel or reporting tool experience such as Power BI.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program