Staff Accountant

About the Role:

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity and accuracy of the organization's accounting records. This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. The Staff Accountant will perform detailed account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and general ledger reviews, to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting. Additionally, this role involves preparing journal entries and assisting with job costing to support project accounting and financial analysis. The ultimate goal is to provide reliable financial data that supports informed decision-making and contributes to the overall financial health of the company.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in accounting roles with a focus on bank reconciliation and general ledger management.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with job costing and project accounting in a corporate environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and macros.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to various accounting transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate any discrepancies or variances.
• Maintain and update the general ledger with accurate and timely entries.
• Assist in job costing activities by tracking project expenses and revenues.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing necessary schedules and reports.
• Analyze account activity to identify trends, errors, or opportunities for process improvements.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and resolve accounting issues.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
• Assist with audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.

Skills:

The required skills such as bank reconciliation, journal entries, and general ledger management are essential for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the integrity of the accounting system on a daily basis. Accounting principles guide the Staff Accountant in applying consistent and compliant methods to financial reporting and analysis. Account reconciliation and analytical skills are used to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and support audit readiness. Job costing skills enable the accountant to track and analyze project-related expenses and revenues, contributing to effective financial management of company projects. Proficiency in other accounting tasks and software tools supports efficient workflow and accurate data entry, enabling timely and reliable financial information delivery.