Staff Accountant – Account Reconciliations

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Leeds Professional Resources

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role for a Staff Accountant at Leeds Professional Resources, located at the company’s office with a flexible remote day. The company is actively expanding its operations and seeks a hands-on professional to manage core accounting functions with meticulous attention to detail. This position is primarily focused on general ledger accounting and high-volume account reconciliations, making it ideal for an accountant who thrives on working directly with financial details. The Staff Accountant will directly contribute to an active accounting function, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial records as the organization continues to grow.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time, Hybrid (4 days in-office, 1 day remote, typically Friday)
• Location: Hybrid – Office location (not specified)

• Team: Accounting and Finance Team
• Mission: To ensure accurate financial records and maintain the integrity of the general ledger through diligent reconciliation and detailed accounting activities.
• Tech Stack: Sage Intacct (experience is a strong plus)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reconcile Accounts: Independently perform high-volume account and balance sheet reconciliations, diligently researching and proactively resolving any identified discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
• Maintain General Ledger: Actively support all core general ledger accounting activities, ensuring the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date account balances for all financial transactions.
• Prepare Journal Entries: Precisely prepare and post all necessary journal entries, including their supporting documentation, to maintain comprehensive and clear financial records.
• Facilitate Financial Close: Provide essential assistance with critical month-end and year-end close activities, directly contributing to the timely and accurate completion of financial reporting cycles.
• Validate Account Activity: Systematically review all account activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification, upholding strong internal accounting controls and data integrity.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is a fundamental requirement. Candidates must possess a strong, demonstrable understanding of accounting principles, financial statement accounts, and how they apply in practice.
• Experience: Significant hands-on experience in both general ledger accounting and high-volume account reconciliation is essential. This includes a proven ability to independently research and effectively resolve complex account discrepancies.
• Skills: The role demands strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills to manage detailed financial information effectively. Proficiency in maintaining meticulous schedules and supporting documentation for assigned accounts is also crucial.
• Bonus: Experience specifically with Sage Intacct software is considered a strong advantage. Additionally, prior public accounting experience or actively making progress toward CPA certification are both valuable qualifications, though not strictly required.