Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting

The Tone:
This is an Associate-level role with a growing organization, focused on supporting essential financial operations. The client company is a fast-paced environment seeking a motivated and detail-oriented self-starter eager to learn. This position is crucial for maintaining the accuracy and completeness of financial data, contributing to efficient accounting operations within a collaborative yet lean team. It offers broad exposure across various accounting functions, providing significant opportunities for professional growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $70000 yearly
• Mission: This person will support the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy and contributing to process improvements for a growing organization.
• Tech Stack: ERP systems, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-end Support: Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Financial Reconciliation: Perform account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Operational Accounting: Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, and vendor communication.
• Financial Reporting: Assist with financial reporting, including the preparation of balance sheets and income statements.
• Process Contribution: Contribute to process improvements and help establish standardized accounting procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, establishing foundational knowledge in accounting principles.
• Experience: Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP systems for managing financial data.