Staff Accountant: Month-End Close & Reporting Pro

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month‑end and year‑end close activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role collaborates with store managers and internal teams to reconcile transactions, prepare reconciliations and audit schedules, and produce reports for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update journal entries, general ledger, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Record daily cash clearing transactions and reconcile sales, cash, and credit card discrepancies.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing processes and prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank accounts and manage petty cash replenishment for store locations.
• Manage wholesale accounts receivable, apply cash receipts, deposit checks, and approve credit holds.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide documentation to support audits.
• Create financial reports for internal stakeholders and learn new accounting software as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP).
• High attention to detail and effective communication and teamwork abilities.