Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant (Finance) Position Purpose

The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing general ledger accounting and month-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for assigned clients. This role reports to an Accounting Manager or Senior Accounting Manager and works collaboratively within a team-focused environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing multiple clients and deadlines while maintaining a high level of professionalism and accuracy.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting is required
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes
• Experience preparing full balance sheet reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and standard formulas)
• Experience with accounting software
• Ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines effectively
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and accountability
• Strong attention to detail

• Manage accounting responsibilities for multiple assigned clients simultaneously
• Participate in and execute monthly and year-end close processes
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Record general ledger transactions and prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns
• Maintain accurate documentation of client-specific procedures and processes
• Perform analytical review of financial statements and identify unusual trends or variances for manager review
• Ensure transactions comply with client policies and internal control procedures
• Provide timely, professional responses to client inquiries and requests
• Proactively communicate issues, risks, or concerns to the Accounting Manager
• Participate in new client onboarding and accounting system transitions
• Assist with additional projects and initiatives as assigned