Staff Accountant

Overview

Leading consumer services company is looking for a high-potential Staff Accountant to join the team. The staff accountant will be responsible for the month-end close process, including the preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure overall accuracy of the consolidated financial statements. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

• Responsible for the preparation of General Ledger journal entries for the month-end close and to close the books in a timely manner.
• Understand, analyze and complete balance sheet reconciliations, including explaining and reclassifying variances.
• Analyze and explain/reclassify variances in financial statements.
• Assist in the inventory accounting area by reviewing and analyzing financial data associated with inventory transactions.
• Developed strong analytical skills and attention to detail in financial reporting.
• Ensure that monthly cash is reconciled, and bank reconciliations are complete and matched to the General Ledger
• Prepares and assists in the preparation of the monthly, quarterly, annual and other State or Federal reports
• Assist in process improvements, including documenting processes and procedures and identifying and developing internal controls.
• Ensure that accounting records and reports are in compliance with accepted policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Prepare special analyses and ad-hoc reports as requested and/or needed.
• Assist auditors by providing supporting documentation and/or information on internal process that is required for audit.
• Prepare annual audit schedules and documents as assigned.

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting, or BS/BA in Business with emphasis in accounting
• 2+ years’ work experience in accounting public accounting/private industry