Staff Accountant

Ledgent, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, Inc. in New York seeks a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support monthly closes, reconciliations, and reporting. This full-time role offers strong growth potential in a collaborative finance team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 2+ years of experience, GAAP knowledge, and Excel/ERP proficiency, with CPA eligibility preferred.

You will work cross-functionally to prepare statements, ensure accuracy, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience (public or corporate).
• CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts for proper classification and reporting.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to improve financial performance.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure proper coding and timely payments.
• Manage full cycle accounting processes and timely transaction recording.
• Resolve discrepancies with internal teams and ensure timely reporting.
• Support audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

ERP experience

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Staff Accountant
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role is integral to ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting the company's accounting operations. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for numbers, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closes, including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts to ensure proper classification and reporting.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to improve financial performance.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate coding, timely payments, and proper expense recognition.
• Manage full cycle accounting processes, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting discrepancies and ensure timely reporting.
• Support audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required-preferably in Accounting; Finance, Economics, or other business-related fields will also be considered.
• 2+ years of accounting experience (public or corporate).
• CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.

Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and advanced functions.
• Proficiency in accounting software (ERP experience a plus).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.