Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing day-to-day accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This role supports the accounting department by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, maintaining the general ledger, and assisting with month-end and year-end closing processes. The Staff Accountant will process and review transactions, assist with financial analyses, and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. The Staff Accountant will collaborate with internal departments, support audits, and assist with special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or in progress).
- Experience with ERP systems
- Proficiency in NetSuite or similar cloud-based accounting software.
- Strong attention to detail with good organizational skills.
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP).
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
- Ability to adapt to new software and technologies quickly.
Responsibilities
- Process vendor invoices and prepare payments for approval.
- Ensure timely payment of bills and accurately categorize expenses.
- Assist with managing A/P aging reports and maintain good relationships with vendors.
- Maintain and update vendor information in the accounting system.
- Reconcile bank & credit card statements to company records on a monthly basis.
- Ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded and investigate discrepancies.
- Assist in preparing basic financial reports, such as profit & loss statements and balance sheets.
- Support CFO & Senior Accountants in month-end closing procedures.
- Help generate and distribute routine/weekly financial reports for internal use.
- Monitor company expenses and ensure that receipts and documentation are properly collected.
- Help with tracking and coding expenses to the appropriate accounts.
- Assist in the preparation of expense reports for management review.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date financial records, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Assist with filing financial documentation and ensure that all records are secure & easily accessible for the team.
- Assist in gathering necessary documents for internal and external audits.
- Help prepare reconciliations and reports as needed for audit processes.
- Assist the finance team with general administrative tasks, such as data entry and preparing spreadsheets.
- Support the preparation of financial reports and ensure all necessary data is available for senior accountants.
- Help maintain and update financial data in the company’s accounting software system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
