Associate Accountant

The Staff Accountant plays a pivotal role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization by bridging the gap between traditional General Ledger accounting and active Treasury management. This role is responsible for ensuring balance sheet accuracy, optimizing daily liquidity, and supporting debt compliance through rigorous month‑end execution and cash forecasting. The successful candidate will directly impact the company’s ability to predict working capital needs and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and lenders.

• Core Accounting & Month-End: Own the full‑cycle GL process for assigned accounts, including journal entries for accruals, prepaid amortization, and depreciation to support a timely close.
• Treasury & Cash Positioning: Manage daily bank activity and reporting; initiate wire/ACH transfers and monitor opening/closing cash positions across all entities.
• Balance Sheet Integrity: Perform monthly reconciliations for key operational accounts (Inventory, Fixed Assets, Debt) and resolve variances immediately.
• Liquidity Forecasting: Update actuals within the 13‑week cash flow model to assist the Controller in predicting future working capital needs.
• Audit & Compliance: Serve as a point of contact for external auditors and assist in preparing monthly borrowing base certificates or debt covenant schedules.
• Process Optimization: Identify and document improvements for accounting workflows to strengthen internal controls and reduce banking fees.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 0–2 years of accounting or treasury experience (relevant internships included).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong foundational understanding of GAAP (accrual vs. cash basis), Debits/Credits, and advanced Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Data Visualization).
• Attention to Detail: Proven ability to reconcile complex data sets and identify discrepancies.
• Certification: CPA designation or currently active on the CPA track.
• System
  
  Experience:
  
  Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite, Sage Intacct) and treasury management software preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in a high‑growth environment or with debt‑serviced organizations preferred.

$55,000 - $65,000 a year

In our dedication to salary transparency, we provide a compensation range for each role and the final offer will be dependent on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, and the organization's budget. Our hiring team will provide more information about the compensation package for this position during the interview process.

Please note that salary estimates provided by websites (Linked In, Glassdoor, etc.) and not by Work Wave may not accurately reflect the actual salary range for the position.

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