Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Rotherham & Rotherham & Co.

The Tone:
This is a full-time, on-site role at Rotherham & Rotherham & Co., located in the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Area. Rotherham & Rotherham & Co. is a professional accounting firm that provides essential financial reporting, tax preparation, and advisory support to individuals, businesses, and organizations. This role is crucial in delivering accurate, compliant, and timely financial information to clients, supporting their informed decision-making and contributing to the firm’s commitment to integrity and strong client relationships. The firm fosters an environment where accounting professionals can grow their skills and advance their careers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Area

• Team: Collaborates with senior team members and interacts professionally with clients.
• Mission: To maintain accurate financial records, support compliance, and provide reliable financial information that aids client decision-making.
• Tech Stack: Accounting software, ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, other office applications.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Record Keeping: Prepare and review journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial records.
• Month-End Support: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, including reconciling bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Reporting & Compliance: Prepare financial statements and support tax filings and audits by providing accurate documentation.
• Financial Analysis: Collaborate with senior team members to analyze financial data, identify variances, and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Client & Process Support: Respond to client inquiries and contribute to process improvements for a reliable, organized accounting function.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a strong understanding of GAAP or other relevant accounting standards, and familiarity with tax concepts and compliance requirements.
• Experience: Prior experience in public accounting or corporate accounting is preferred, especially in a client-focused environment.
• Skills: Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other office applications, and strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus: CPA eligibility or certification, and a commitment to ethical practices, confidentiality, continuous learning, and staying current with changes in accounting and tax regulations.