Staff Accountant: SOX‑Driven Financial Analysis & GL Expert

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Worldwide is seeking a Staff Accountant to prepare and analyze financial reports in compliance with SOX. The role includes consolidating statements and reconciling general ledger accounts across multiple entities.

You will manage payables, update cash schedules, assist with the Profit Plan, and ensure accurate financial data for management. Strong Excel and PeopleSoft experience is important, with meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent from 2 year college.
• Bachelor degree in Accounting preferred.
• 3-5 years related accounting experience
• Preferred: 5-7 years related accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Compile financial information to perform routine accounting processes such as general ledger entries and Balance Sheet account reconciliations as well as Profit & Loss 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 Excel

PeopleSoft

GL accounting

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent

Bachelor degree in Accounting preferred

Tools

Online accounting systems

PeopleSoft

Job description

Guest Worldwide is seeking a Staff Accountant to prepare and analyze financial reports in compliance with SOX. The role includes consolidating statements and reconciling general ledger accounts across multiple entities.

You will manage payables, update cash schedules, assist with the Profit Plan, and ensure accurate financial data for management. Strong Excel and PeopleSoft experience is important, with meticulous attention to detail.