Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Confidential

The Tone:
This is a Staff Accountant role for a confidential company, operating under a hybrid work arrangement of four days in the office and one day remote. This individual will join the Accounting team, playing a key role in supporting the organization’s financial reporting and close processes. The position is central to ensuring accuracy and completeness in financial statements, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining compliance. This role offers strong opportunities for professional growth and development, making it ideal for a detail-oriented individual eager to learn and adapt.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
• Pay: $65000–$80000 yearly
• Team: Accounting team, responsible for financial reporting and close processes.
• Mission: Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the organization’s financial reporting and close processes.
• Tech Stack: Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis, reporting); Preferred: ERP systems, financial reporting tools, data management software.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Reconciliations: Prepare detailed monthly bank reconciliations and all supporting schedules, along with other critical account reconciliations.
• Execute Close Processes: Prepare accurate journal entries, assist with month-end close activities, and ensure assigned deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Analyze Financials: Review general ledger activity, investigate discrepancies, analyze financial results, and provide variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Support Audits & Controls: Support annual financial audits, respond to requests, and assist with maintaining and strengthening internal controls and compliance processes.
• Drive Efficiency: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy, collaborating with cross-functional teams for accurate financial reporting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, or demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: Bring 1-3+ years of progressive accounting experience gained within a business environment; preference will be given to candidates with a CPA or who are actively pursuing CPA certification.
• Skills: Exhibit strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities, coupled with excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset for teamwork. Required technical skills include advanced Excel proficiency, encompassing Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis, and reporting.
• Bonus: Prior experience utilizing ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and data management software is preferred.