Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | BHC

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-person role at BHC. The Staff Accountant plays a critical and foundational role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records. This position directly supports essential accounting operations across all BHC entities and various departments, acting as a core contributor to financial health. By meticulously preparing key financial documents, performing crucial reconciliations, and providing robust support for the monthly close process, this role ensures the organization has access to timely, precise, and reliable financial reporting for informed decision-making.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person

• Mission: This role ensures timely and accurate financial reporting by managing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting the monthly close process.
• Tech Stack: Sage Intacct, Blackline, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Generate Entries: Prepare a variety of routine and recurring journal entries accurately within Sage Intacct, ensuring proper financial classification and adherence to accounting standards.
• Reconcile Accounts: Perform thorough balance sheet reconciliations monthly using Blackline, investigating and resolving any discrepancies to maintain data integrity and accuracy.
• Support Close: Actively assist with various monthly close activities, working collaboratively to ensure all required tasks are completed for timely and precise financial reporting.
• Analyze Performance: Complete comprehensive P&L reviews directly within the designated reporting tool, analyzing financial performance and validating data for consistency and correctness.
• Aid Budgeting: Support the broader budget preparation process through close partnership with the Finance department, contributing foundational data and analysis for financial planning.
• Organize Documentation: Maintain organized and easily accessible supporting documentation for all accounting entries and financial processes, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Provide Data: Collaborate effectively with operational leaders across departments to provide accurate and relevant financial data, supporting informed decision-making and operational insights.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an Entry-Level accounting role. A degree in Accounting is highly preferred, demonstrating a foundational understanding of the field, coupled with a strong grasp of basic accounting principles.
• Experience: Candidates should possess 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience. Prior hands-on experience with specific accounting platforms like Sage Intacct and Blackline is strongly preferred and will be a significant advantage.
• Skills: Requires strong proficiency in Excel, including the ability to utilize advanced functions for data analysis and reporting. Essential skills also include the capacity to prepare accurate journal entries and perform detailed reconciliations.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include a formal Accounting degree and demonstrated experience with both Sage Intacct and Blackline, which will help facilitate a quicker ramp-up in the role.