Senior Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Senior 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 Senior 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
- 5-7 years of relevant accounting work experience ideally in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience in bank reconciliation and account reconciliation.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger processes.
- Proficiency in preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Experience with job costing and financial analysis.
- Experience with accounting ERP software required (Infor Visual, preferred).
- Familiarity with GAAP and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Nice To Haves
- CPA certification preferred, but not required.
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 and provide detailed account reconciliations to support financial reporting.
- Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and resolve accounting issues.
- Ensure compliance with established accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
