Staff Accountant — GAAP & Monthly Close Expert

AP Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local financial services company in Rochester is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its Finance and Accounting team. This role involves ensuring accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, and reconciling accounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and work collaboratively across departments, with 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/accounting software is necessary. The position offers a salary range of $60,000–$75,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting experience in public or corporate accounting.
• Familiarity with reconciliations, audits, or financial reporting is preferred.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Create and enter journal entries in alignment with GAAP.
• Perform reconciliations for various general ledger accounts.
• Support monthly and annual close processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks)

Job description

A local financial services company in Rochester is seeking a Staff Accountant to support its Finance and Accounting team. This role involves ensuring accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, and reconciling accounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and work collaboratively across departments, with 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/accounting software is necessary. The position offers a salary range of $60,000–$75,000 per year.