Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | firstPRO, Inc

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant role offering a hybrid work schedule. The company seeking this individual is an organization currently undergoing rapid expansion, creating significant long-term career growth opportunities. This position is vital for supporting daily accounting operations and core financial processes, allowing an early-career professional to build foundational experience within a collaborative environment. The role is designed for someone eager to learn and contribute to a growing finance team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid
• Location: Hybrid

• Team: Reporting to finance leadership within a collaborative, close-knit accounting team.
• Mission: Support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities across multiple business units.
• Tech Stack: ERP and financial systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Operations: Manage daily accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and prepare associated journal entries and schedules.
• Financial Reporting: Generate internal reports and schedules for management and assist with variance analysis, account fluctuation reviews, and ad hoc financial projects.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to enhancing accounting workflows, reporting processes, and supporting financial system upgrades.
• Audit & Compliance: Assist with year-end audit requests and ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Cross-train with peers, support teammates, and build strong working relationships across various departments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; early-career accounting professional.
• Experience: 1+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Skills: Strong Microsoft Excel skills; foundational understanding of GAAP principles.