Staff Accountant - GAAP & Month-End Close Expert

DRB Capital; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Capital is seeking a Staff Accountant to provide accurate financial information to management through detailed analysis and reporting. The role includes journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and income statement analysis, ensuring GAAP adherence and supporting month-end close activities.

You will participate in year-end audits, document transactions, and prepare variance analyses. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with Sage Intacct.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and GAAP knowledge.
• Ability to analyze accounting data and prepare reports for management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in journal entries and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze accounting data to prepare accurate financial reports for management.
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Document financial transactions by entering account information into the accounting system.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options and providing insights for decision- making.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Participate in the monthly financial close process by ensuring proper recording of vendor payables and expenses in accordance with GAAP.
• Adhere to established closing timeline to ensure timely completion of financial close activities.
• Demonstrate commitment to accuracy by preparing well‑documented journal entries in conjunction with month‑end closes.
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliations by the requested monthly deadlines, performing variance analyses and adjusting entries as necessary.
• Prepare income statement analysis on various expense line items, comparing actual results to budget/forecast to identify variances and trends.
• Develop strong relationships within the team and provide analytical and investigative support to team members on an ad hoc basis.
• Assist accounting manager in day‑to‑day accounting tasks and participate in special ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Participate in year‑end audits by supporting the senior accountant with audit requests and answering auditor questions.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and provide necessary documentation and support during audit procedures.
• Effectively communicate progress and results to management and team members, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Meet organization objectives by contributing to the overall success of the finance and accounting department.

Skills

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

DRB Capital is seeking a Staff Accountant to provide accurate financial information to management through detailed analysis and reporting. The role includes journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and income statement analysis, ensuring GAAP adherence and supporting month-end close activities.

You will participate in year-end audits, document transactions, and prepare variance analyses. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with Sage Intacct.