Staff Accountant | Work-Life Balance, Growth & Autonomy

Jobot

Mount Upton (NY)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Work/Life Balance
Autonomy
Great Benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing Accounting and Finance team in Mount Upton, NY. The role covers day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end close, reconciling accounts, and GAAP-compliant reporting with cross-team collaboration.

Salary ranges from $50,000 to $80,000 per year plus benefits. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially MS Excel.
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to spot numerical errors.
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and comfortable working independently.
  • Familiarity with financial accounting statements and general ledger functions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day bookkeeping including AP, AR, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
  • Conduct month-end and year-end close processes in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.
  • Liaise with Tax Accountant, Auditor, and other external parties as necessary.
  • Reconcile all balance sheet accounts; review input accuracy and prepare monthly reports and journal entries.
  • Maintain and update accounting records and files.
  • Analyze budgets and create expense reports.
  • Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns.
  • Meet financial accounting objectives.
  • Assist in developing and reviewing annual operating budgets and projections.

Skills

Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Independent worker
Strong communication
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS Excel
Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our growing Accounting and Finance team in Mount Upton, NY. The role covers day-to-day bookkeeping, month-end close, reconciling accounts, and GAAP-compliant reporting with cross-team collaboration.

Salary ranges from $50,000 to $80,000 per year plus benefits. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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