Staff Accountant: Detail-Driven, Fast-Paced Finance

Ledgent-Finance-; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial accounting and reporting functions. Role includes journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial analysis in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, lookups) and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other general ledger adjustments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Maintain schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate variances.
• Review general ledger activity and identify unusual transactions or accounting issues.
• Assist with revenue and expense analysis and variance reporting.
• Prepare audit support schedules and assist with compliance reporting requirements.
• Support sales tax and other recurring accounting activities.
• Partner with operational teams to research and resolve accounting-related issues.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency.
• Assist with special projects, reporting initiatives, and ad hoc financial analysis.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

PivotTables

VLOOKUPs

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Ledgent-Finance- is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial accounting and reporting functions. Role includes journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial analysis in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.