Job Description

About the Position: 

The Staff Accountant is an organized, detail-oriented professional who supports the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records. This role works closely with the Assistant Controller and the broader accounting team to ensure a timely month-end close, prepare and analyze financial data, and maintain strong internal controls. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting practices, enjoys working with data, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

 Perform core accounting functions, including preparing journal entries, analyzing general ledger activity, and completing monthly account reconciliations.
 Support the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial results.
 Prepare and maintain schedules, analyses, and documentation used in monthly reporting and internal reviews.
 Assist in processing, validating, and organizing financial data from multiple systems to support accuracy and completeness.
 Identify and research variances or unusual trends by performing data analysis across accounts and departments.
 Assist in responding to auditor information requests by preparing reconciliations, supporting documentation, and analysis.
 Maintain accounting records related to company insurance programs, including tracking premiums, deductible accruals, and reviewing monthly loss runs.
 Support ad-hoc accounting projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned by the Assistant Controller.

Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
 1–3 years of progressive accounting experience.
 Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
 Solid understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
 Expert-level Excel skills, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis tools, and the ability to build and maintain complex spreadsheets.
 Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Attributes: 
 2+ years of experience in public accounting (audit/assurance) or corporate accounting/internal audit.
 Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP.
 Familiarity with revenue recognition (ASC 606) or lease accounting (ASC 842) is helpful but not required.