Staff Accountant - SOX & Financial Analysis Pro

NACBA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Worldwide is seeking a Staff Accountant to support SOX-compliant financial reporting and analysis. The role involves preparing general ledger entries, consolidating statements, and providing insights to managers on the company’s financial position.

Responsibilities include payroll entries, cash flow analysis, and assisting with annual planning. Strong Excel and PeopleSoft skills, plus 3–5 years of accounting experience, are expected. Office-based role with typical business hours.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting or equivalent from 2 year college or technical school.
• 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

Excel proficiency

PeopleSoft

General ledger

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Bachelor degree in Accounting preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Guest Worldwide is seeking a Staff Accountant to support SOX-compliant financial reporting and analysis. The role involves preparing general ledger entries, consolidating statements, and providing insights to managers on the company’s financial position.

Responsibilities include payroll entries, cash flow analysis, and assisting with annual planning. Strong Excel and PeopleSoft skills, plus 3–5 years of accounting experience, are expected. Office-based role with typical business hours.