Staff Accountant

Green Key Resources; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its growing finance team in New York. This role supports month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and process improvements through automation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 4–6+ years of experience, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and Oracle Cloud or similar ERP experience. CPA or MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• MBA or CPA designation preferred.
• 4–6+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud or similar ERP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses for month-end close.
• Ensure transactions comply with GAAP and are recorded accurately.
• Support timely close and financial reporting.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen controls and automation.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Ops, HR, IT, and other partners.
• Assist audits and maintain internal controls over financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to stakeholders.
• Support automation initiatives and ad hoc projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data management

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A well-established organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its growing finance team. This role plays a key part in the monthly close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in GAAP, advanced Excel skills, and a proactive approach to improving accounting operations through automation and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analyses as part of the month-end close process.
• Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and in accordance with GAAP.
• Support the completion of a timely and efficient monthly close process.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls, improve efficiencies, and reduce manual tasks.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, HR, IT, and other business partners to support financial reporting and operational initiatives.
• Assist with documentation and analysis supporting internal and external audits.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data, summarize key findings, and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders.
• Support automation initiatives and help streamline accounting processes.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• MBA, Master’s in Accounting, or CPA designation preferred.
• 4-6+ years of accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud or comparable ERP/accounting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and data management skills, including experience working with large data sets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation solutions.

Preferred Experience

• Public accounting background.
• Experience with ADP General Ledger and reporting.
• Experience supporting audit requests and regulatory reporting requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Detail-oriented and highly organized professional.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Passion for continuous improvement and process optimization.