Staff Accountant

Santa Clara Development Corporation; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara Development Corporation is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Finance Department with account reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and analysis. This role offers the chance to develop general ledger skills and gain exposure to financial statement preparation and audits.

You will work closely with Finance leadership on special projects, ensure compliance with policies, and collaborate across departments to improve processes and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting with at least two years of general ledger accounting experience or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and amortizations.
• Review and analyze account balances, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Review transactions and account coding to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Support financial and operational analysis projects.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to improve processes and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Troubleshoot accounting and system-related issues as they arise.
• Contribute to a professional and organized work environment.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and a commitment to supporting team objectives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Job DescriptionSUMMARY: The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Finance Department through account reconciliations, month-end close activities, financial reporting, and analysis. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop strong general ledger accounting skills, gain exposure to financial statement preparation and audit processes, and work closely with Finance leadership on special projects and operational initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, and amortizations.
• Review and analyze account balances, investigating and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Review transactions and account coding to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Support financial and operational analysis projects.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to improve processes and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Troubleshoot accounting and system-related issues as they arise.
• Contribute to a professional and organized work environment.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and a commitment to supporting team objectives.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree in Accounting with at least two (2) years of general ledger accounting experience orBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment with a moderate noise level. Position may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials weighing up to 20 pounds. Regular interaction with employees across departments and external vendors to support accounting and business operations. Occasional interaction with guests and other stakeholders as needed. Frequent communication via telephone, email, and other business communication platforms.