Staff Accountant (Entry-Level)

Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant (Entry-Level) to join our dynamic finance team. In this role, you will support the organization’s financial operations by assisting with accounting processes, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to develop their accounting expertise within a collaborative and growth-focused environment. Your proactive approach and eagerness to learn will contribute significantly to maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the company’s financial health.

Duties

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform account reconciliations, including balance sheet reconciliation and general ledger accounting, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and collections.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and financial report writing.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and cash flow analysis to monitor liquidity and financial stability.
• Assist with internal audits, SOX compliance procedures, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Utilize accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms for data entry and reporting.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis projects to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with team members on technical accounting issues such as securities law, nonprofit accounting (including LIHTC), governmental accounting, or private equity considerations as needed.
• Support mentoring initiatives by sharing knowledge of double entry bookkeeping, debits & credits, and financial concepts with new team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and financial concepts.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero or similar platforms; experience with Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Knowledge of financial report interpretation, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliation techniques.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform detailed account analysis and financial management tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in bookkeeping tasks such as journal entries and ledger management.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new systems like PeopleSoft or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating across teams and supporting mentoring initiatives.
• Prior experience or coursework related to public accounting, nonprofit accounting (including LIHTC), governmental accounting or technical accounting is a plus but not required. Join us in a role where your enthusiasm for numbers meets your desire to grow professionally! We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values continuous learning and development—empowering you to build a successful career in finance while making a meaningful impact on our organization’s success.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person