Staff Accountant

GNCO, Inc; Brooklyn Heights (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GNCO, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to monitor and post transactions to the general ledger, and analyze GL accounts, including payroll accruals and prepaid expenses.

You will assist with monthly financial statements and audits, help design internal controls, and develop documentation to support GAAP-compliant reporting. Strong Excel and communication skills are required to succeed.

Join a team focused on accuracy, timeliness, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from a 4-year accredited institution.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, public accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, including cost accounting.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize demands and execute tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains general ledger accounts and reconciles accounts, focusing on prepaid and accrued expenses, payroll and bank recs.
• Prepares monthly entries and posts to the general ledger.
• Monitors expense postings for proper classification to departments.
• Assists with monthly financial statements and reports.
• Assists with annual financial audits and required documents.
• Assists with internal controls design and segregation of duties.
• Develops and maintains process documentation.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as required.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Communication skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Detail oriented

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant is responsible for the monitoring and posting of transactions to the general ledger and related analysis of general ledger accounts. They will also assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and analysis, as well as monitoring and improving internal control processes as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains general ledger accounts and reconciles accounts on a regular basis, with a focus on prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, parts costing and valuation, payroll expense and related accruals, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepares monthly entries and posts to the general ledger.
• Monitors posting of expense for proper classification and assignment to departments.
• Assists with monthly financial statements and reports.
• Assists with annual financial audits, preparing requested documents and statements as needed.
• Assists with the design and implementation of proper internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of process documentation.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from a 4-year accredited institution.
• CPA certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of accounting experience, public accounting experience preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
• Identifies problems and is willing to be part of the solution.
• Anticipates needs of others and performs tasks without being asked, as appropriate.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, including cost accounting.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolution of the role and new processes.
• Ability to work independently and to effectively prioritize demands and execute tasks.
• Complete and accurate in work performed, with keen attention to detail.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.