Staff Accountant – Account Reconciliations, General Ledger

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Leeds Professional Resources

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid Staff Accountant position within a growing organization, operating with a schedule of four days in the office and one remote day, typically Friday. This pivotal role places you directly within the accounting team, where you will significantly contribute to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial data. The focus on account reconciliations and general ledger accounting means you will be a key contributor to the daily operations of an active accounting function. This position is designed for an accountant who thrives on working meticulously with details and enjoys taking direct ownership of their responsibilities within a supportive team environment.

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

• Team: Accounting and Finance Team
• Mission: To ensure accurate account balances and support essential general ledger and financial close processes for a growing organization.
• Tech Stack: Sage Intacct

What You’ll Actually Do
• Perform Reconciliations: Conduct high-volume account and balance sheet reconciliations, diligently researching and resolving all identified discrepancies to ensure data integrity.
• Manage General Ledger: Actively support all general ledger accounting activities, ensuring the continuous maintenance of accurate and current account balances within the system.
• Process Journal Entries: Prepare and accurately post journal entries into the accounting system, ensuring that all necessary supporting documentation is meticulously compiled and attached.
• Contribute to Financial Close: Provide essential assistance with both month-end and year-end close activities, contributing to the timely and accurate completion of financial periods.
• Monitor Account Activity: Review various account activities to verify their accuracy, completeness, and proper classification according to established accounting principles and policies.
• Document Accounts: Maintain detailed schedules and comprehensive supporting documentation for all assigned accounts, ensuring a clear audit trail.
• Support Controls & Improvements: Aid in supporting process improvement initiatives and diligently work to maintain strong internal accounting controls across all relevant functions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is a mandatory requirement. This role requires a strong understanding of core accounting principles and comprehensive knowledge of financial statement accounts.
• Experience: Proven hands-on experience in general ledger accounting is essential, along with a demonstrated ability to perform high-volume account and balance sheet reconciliations effectively.
• Skills: Strong grasp of accounting principles and financial statement accounts; ability to independently research and resolve account discrepancies; meticulous attention to detail and robust organizational skills.
• Bonus: Experience with Sage Intacct; prior public accounting experience; CPA certification or active progress toward obtaining it.