Staff Accountant - Financial Reporting

Adelphi Group•Baltimore, MD

4d•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports financial reporting and accounting operations by preparing month-end journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and assisting with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. The role analyzes general ledger activity, prepares accruals and other accounting entries, and maintains complete, accurate, audit-ready records in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP. The position also assists with payroll and intercompany accounting, cash postings and bank reconciliations, financial reporting schedules, external and internal audits, and SOX compliance. It contributes to accounting process improvements and supports special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc financial analyses. The stated salary range is $65,000–$80,000. Employees are required to work in the office at least three days per week, subject to local law and any additional direction from the agency or manager.

Requirements

Ensure accounting records are complete and accurate and maintained in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

Prepare recurring and general month-end journal entries with proper support and submit them accurately and within close timelines.
Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly, maintain audit-ready documentation, and resolve reconciling items promptly.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
Analyze general ledger activity to identify unusual transactions, trends, and variances.
Prepare accrual, prepaid expense, deferred revenue, and fixed asset entries and reconciliations.
Assist with payroll accounting and related reconciliations, including 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 by preparing schedules and documentation and responding to auditor requests.
Maintain complete and accurate accounting records 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.