Staff Accountant – Hybrid GAAP Close & Audit Prep

Fullsight; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fullsight is seeking a Staff Accountant to execute accounting close tasks and provide foundational account support within the Finance & Administration department. This role focuses on preparing accurate journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting monthly and year-end close processes.

The Staff Accountant also prepares audit documentation and workpapers, ensuring all accounts are audit-ready and reconciling items are cleared in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience.
• Basic proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create formulas, sort data, and generate reports.
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to maintain accurate financial records.
• Foundational knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and present financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries under the guidance of the Accounting Manager, ensuring entries are accurate, well-documented, and recorded in accordance with GAAP standards.
• Complete assigned balance sheet reconciliations and clear reconciling items within established timelines, maintaining accuracy and accountability throughout the close cycle.
• Execute assigned tasks on the monthly and year-end close checklists, documenting completion status and ensuring all deadlines are met consistently.
• Prepare Provided By Client (PBC) support documentation for assigned accounts during audit periods, ensuring all materials are organized, complete, and delivered on schedule.
• Verify that workpapers tie to the general ledger and meet audit-ready standards with proper supporting documentation, clear formatting, and thorough explanations of account activity.
• Respond to basic auditor inquiries regarding assigned accounts by gathering and providing accurate supporting documentation in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain clean, supportable reconciliations with clear audit trails and supporting evidence, proactively resolving minor discrepancies and ensuring records are current.
• Navigate the ERP system to record transactions, pull reports, and maintain account records, with or without reasonable accommodation, leveraging available tools and technology to support accurate and efficient workflows.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll teams to identify and resolve account discrepancies, fostering effective cross-functional communication and teamwork.
• Identify and elevate complex reconciling items or unusual transactions to Senior Accountants, providing preliminary analysis and documentation to support timely resolution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fullsight is seeking a Staff Accountant to execute accounting close tasks and provide foundational account support within the Finance & Administration department. This role focuses on preparing accurate journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting monthly and year-end close processes.

The Staff Accountant also prepares audit documentation and workpapers, ensuring all accounts are audit-ready and reconciling items are cleared in a timely manner.