About the Role:

The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity and accuracy of the organization's accounting records. This position is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. The Staff Accountant will perform detailed account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and general ledger reviews, to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting. Additionally, this role involves preparing journal entries and assisting with job costing to support project accounting and financial analysis. Ultimately, the Staff Accountant contributes to the overall financial health of the company by providing timely and accurate financial information to management and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in bank reconciliation and account reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA licensure.
• Experience with job costing and project accounting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Previous experience working in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to various accounting transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate any discrepancies or variances.
• Maintain and update the general ledger with accurate financial data.
• Assist in job costing activities by tracking project expenses and revenues.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing necessary schedules and reports.
• Analyze account activity and provide detailed account reconciliations to support financial reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and resolve accounting issues.
• Ensure compliance with established accounting principles and company policies.
• Assist with audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

Skills:

The required skills such as bank reconciliation, journal entries, and balance sheet management are essential for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records on a daily basis. Proficiency in accounting principles and general ledger maintenance allows the Staff Accountant to effectively process and record financial transactions while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Account reconciliation and analytical skills are used to identify discrepancies and provide detailed explanations for variances, supporting accurate financial reporting. Job costing skills enable the accountant to track project-related expenses and revenues, contributing to precise project financial analysis. Preferred skills like ERP system knowledge and CPA certification enhance the ability to manage complex accounting tasks and improve overall efficiency in financial operations.