Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Leeds Professional Resources

The Tone:
This Staff Accountant role is a pivotal position within Leeds Professional Resources, a firm dedicated to providing specialized professional resources. This critical role ensures the accurate and timely preparation of essential financial accounting data across a diverse range of areas within the organization. The ideal candidate’s contribution, marked by strong analytical and organizational capabilities, will be indispensable in directly supporting the accounting team and upholding the foundational financial health and operational integrity of the company’s financial reporting framework.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Team: Integral part of the accounting team, working closely with various department heads.
• Mission: To ensure the precise and timely preparation of all financial accounting data.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Data Preparation: Take responsibility for the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data across a variety of departmental areas.
• Reporting Accuracy: Work closely with various department heads throughout the organization to gain understanding and ensure the utmost accuracy of all financial reporting activities.
• Statement Assistance: Provide crucial assistance in the comprehensive preparation and subsequent distribution of official financial statements.
• Monthly Close: Systematically prepare financial statements and all necessary supporting schedules in strict adherence to the established monthly close schedule.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field such as Accounting, Economics, or Finance, indicating a foundational understanding of financial principles.
• Experience: Possess between 0 to 2 years of professional experience specifically within the accounting field, demonstrating an initial practical application of accounting knowledge.
• Skills: Exhibit proven proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with essential analytical capabilities for data interpretation and strong organizational skills to manage financial tasks effectively.