Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Staff Accountant independently manages key accounting functions, with primary responsibility for bank and balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close activities, and general ledger integrity. The role is suited to an experienced accounting professional who can own accounts end-to-end, proactively identify issues, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. The Staff Accountant works closely with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams to support the month-end close, improve accounting processes, and maintain clean, well-documented financial records. The role requires sound judgment, limited supervision, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives, including system optimization within Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and accrual principles.
- Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivots, and reconciliation modeling.
- Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven month-end close environment.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to research and resolve complex issues.
Responsibilities
- Independently prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations for operating, clearing, and other cash accounts.
- Reconcile customer cash receipts and third-party payment platform receipts to bank deposits and the general ledger.
- Investigate, resolve, and document reconciling items, including timing differences, fees, deposits in transit, and adjustments.
- Ensure reconciliations are accurate, fully supported, and completed according to close timelines; identify recurring issues and recommend process or control improvements.
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of assigned general ledger accounts; perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and rollforwards.
- Analyze account activity, investigate unusual fluctuations or transactions, and ensure transactions are recorded in the correct period under accrual accounting principles.
- Prepare and post journal entries related to cash, accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and corrections.
- Own assigned close tasks, meet month-end deadlines with minimal supervision, assist with close checklists, and ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
- Support review and cleanup of balances as part of ongoing close improvements.
- Enter, review, and analyze transactions in Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Participate in system enhancements, testing, and data cleanup related to reconciliations and reporting.
- Develop, update, and maintain accounting procedures and documentation; identify opportunities to streamline reconciliation and close processes.
- Maintain organized, audit-ready work papers and supporting schedules; support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and explanations.
- Assist with ad-hoc accounting projects and special analyses as needed.
- Serve as a resource for junior staff and provide guidance when appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
