Accountant – Financial Accounting

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Leeds Professional Resources

The Tone:
This Staff Accountant role at Leeds Professional Resources is designed for a detail-oriented professional eager to contribute to core financial operations. The position is essential for ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of crucial financial accounting data across various areas. This individual’s analytical and organizational skills will be fundamental in providing robust support to the accounting team and maintaining financial integrity. This work directly underpins the reliability of financial information within the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Mission: To ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data, supporting robust financial reporting for the organization.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaboration: Ensure accuracy of financial reporting by collaborating closely with various department heads.
• Statement Preparation: Prepare financial statements for internal review and subsequent distribution.
• Schedule Development: Develop and maintain supporting schedules essential for the monthly financial close process.
• Reporting Assistance: Assist in the overall preparation and final distribution of company financial statements.
• Data Management: Contribute to the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data across diverse areas.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level career professional with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.
• Experience: Up to two years of experience in an accounting role.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, along with strong analytical and organizational capabilities.