Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | firstPRO 360

The Tone:
This is a role at a well-established, global company that is currently expanding its Accounting team. The organization is experiencing continuous growth and seeks a dedicated Staff Accountant to enhance its financial operations. This position offers a significant opportunity for a recent accounting graduate to launch their professional career or for an early-career accountant with some month-end close experience to take a substantial next step. The Staff Accountant will play a crucial part in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting key accounting processes, and ensuring the robust financial health of the company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Team: Accounting team
• Mission: Own the accurate maintenance of financial records, support key closing activities, and contribute to the overall financial health and reporting accuracy of a growing global organization.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Close Management: Contribute actively to the timely and accurate execution of both the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all necessary steps are completed efficiently.
• Financial Reporting: Take responsibility for the preparation and in-depth analysis of various financial statements and comprehensive reports, providing valuable insights into the company’s financial performance.
• Account Reconciliation: Execute thorough and precise reconciliations for critical accounts, including bank statements, balance sheet accounts, prepaid expenses, and accrual accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Budget & Forecasting Support: Provide essential support for the annual budget and forecasting cycles, assisting in data collection and analysis to contribute to informed financial planning.
• Compliance & Controls: Uphold strict adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and maintain robust internal accounting controls, safeguarding the integrity of financial data.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A foundational Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is essential, providing the necessary academic groundwork for this early-career professional role.
• Experience: 0-3+ years of professional accounting experience, ideally including 1-2 years of month-end close exposure.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including advanced capabilities such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas. A solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practical experience with internal accounting controls are also required.