Staff Accountant

Actalent Services•Hanover, MD

2d•$51,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Actalent has an immediate opening for a Staff Accountant at our East Coast Corporate office in Hanover, MD. The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis, which are directly related to the management and general business operations of the organization and its customers. The position also prepares and enters monthly journal entries, processes accounts receivable adjustments, and assists with annual audit. The position has the authority to formulate, interpret, and implement accounting policies and procedures, and to negotiate and resolve accounting issues. A qualified candidate must have strong analytical skills and be able to get to the root cause of issues with moderate guidance and must be extremely detailed oriented and organized. The individual also needs to be professional, accountable, and action-oriented.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Required
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel
Strong organizational and analytical abilities
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as on a team
Ability to work through and solve problems
Ability to take ownership of assigned duties
Must demonstrate initiative, flexibility, innovation and urgency
Ability to meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analysis, including bank reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and various other assets and liabilities, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of the financial statements.
Prepare and enter monthly journal entries and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
Process accounts receivable adjustments and consult with the A/R teams on the proper accounting treatment and documentation.
Maintain accounting process documentation, and update it as needed to reflect changes in accounting policies and procedures.
Assist with annual audit and provide audit support and documentation as requested by the external auditors.