Staff Accountant

LeoForce; Mount Upton (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

Work/Life Balance

Autonomy

Job summary

LeoForce in Mount Upton, NY is seeking a Staff Accountant at mid level to join our accounting team. The role covers month-end close, journal entries, AP/AR, and general ledger management to ensure accurate financials.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while communicating financial matters clearly to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office; attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping including AP, AR, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Conduct month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Maintain accounting records and internal controls in accordance with GAAP.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication to management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mount Upton,NY, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $50,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Details

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our thriving Accounting and Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your skills, knowledge, and experience in a challenging and rewarding role. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of our financial operations, including month-end closing, journal entries, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management. The role also involves reconciling accounts to ensure their accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a passion for finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting processes including but not limited to: AP, AR, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Conduct month-end and year-end close process in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.
• Liaise with our Tax Accountant, Auditor, and other external parties as necessary.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts; reviewing for input accuracy and prepare monthly reports and journal entries, as needed.
• Maintain and update accounting records and files.
• Analyze budgets and create expense reports.
• Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns.
• Meet financial accounting objectives.
• Contribute to the development and review of annual operating budgets and performance projections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially in MS Excel.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to spot numerical errors.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and comfortable working independently.
• Exceptional ability to communicate and report critical financial matters to management.
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements and experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and growing industry. If you are a dedicated and ambitious professional who can meet the challenge, we want to hear from you.

A bit about us:

Well-established, growing company with a collaborative culture, strong reputation, and a commitment to its employees and long-term success.

Why join us?

• Work/Life Balance
• Autonomy
• Great Benefits