Staff Accountant: Financial Reporting & SOX Compliance

International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Worldwide is seeking a Staff Accountant to prepare and analyze financial reports in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The role involves routine ledger entries, reconciliations, and P&L variance analysis to support monthly closes.

The candidate will prepare consolidated financial statements with input from department leads, analyze financial position for managers, and assist with payroll entries and cash scheduling. Strong Excel and PeopleSoft experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent from 2 year college or technical school.
• Bachelor degree in Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile financial information to perform routine accounting processes such as general ledger entries and Balance Sheet account reconciliations as well as P&L variance analysis.
• Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by analyzing information from the general ledger along with collaboration from department leads.
• Analyze financial information to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
• Prepare payments by accruing expenses; assigning account numbers; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts and preparing quarterly calculations.
• Update daily cash schedules using bank statements used for cash reconciliation at end of month.
• Assist with the preparation of annual Profit Plan and miscellaneous projects.
• Prepare payroll journal entries
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Participate in the maintenance and oversight of company record keeping.

Skills

Advanced computer skills

Excel proficiency

Excellent communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent

Bachelor degree in Accounting preferred

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

Guest Worldwide is seeking a Staff Accountant to prepare and analyze financial reports in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The role involves routine ledger entries, reconciliations, and P&L variance analysis to support monthly closes.

The candidate will prepare consolidated financial statements with input from department leads, analyze financial position for managers, and assist with payroll entries and cash scheduling. Strong Excel and PeopleSoft experience are preferred.