Staff Accountant
Adelphi Group•Baltimore, MD
•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Join the Financial Reporting team and play a key role in supporting the company's financial close and reporting process. This position provides exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities, including general ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll accounting, intercompany transactions, cash management, and audit support. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to help ensure accurate financial reporting while contributing to process improvements and maintaining a strong control environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 2+ years of accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
- Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, etc.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
- Experience with SAP preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare recurring and general month-end journal entries with proper support; ensure accuracy and timely submission within tight close timelines.
- Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly, maintain audit-ready documentation, and promptly resolve reconciling items.
- Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process.
- Analyze general ledger activity to identify unusual transactions, trends, and variances.
- Prepare accruals, prepaid expense, deferred revenue, and fixed asset entries and reconciliations.
- Assist with payroll accounting and related reconciliations, including reconciliation of payroll schedules and related balance sheet accounts.
- Support intercompany accounting activities, including reconciliations, settlements, and billing requests.
- Assist with cash postings, bank reconciliations, and cash account analysis.
- Prepare supporting schedules for financial reporting and management requests.
- Support external financial statement audits, internal audits, and SOX compliance activities by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
- Ensure all accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and implement efficiencies.
- Support special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive rewards package
- unparalleled career growth opportunities
- supportive, fun and engaging culture
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
