Staff Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance

Autonomy

Great Benefits

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Staff Accountant in Mount Upton, NY to join our accounting and finance team. The role covers month-end close, journal entries, AP, AR, and GAAP-compliant financial management, with emphasis on accuracy and internal controls.

You will prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports, analyze budgets, reconcile accounts, and coordinate with tax and external auditors. Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance required; proficiency in Excel a must.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to spot numerical errors.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience communicating financial matters to management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping including AP, AR, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Conduct month-end close.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Develop and document accounting processes to maintain internal controls.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and liaise with Tax Accountant and Auditor.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain accounting records.
• Analyze budgets and prepare expense reports.
• Handle tax payments and returns as needed.
• Support annual operating budgets and projections.

Skills

Excel

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication/reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Staff Accountant

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