Staff Accountant

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support core accounting activities. This Contract position will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, contributing to month-end close activities, and strengthening day-to-day accounting operations through thoughtful process improvements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and the ability to work efficiently with accounting systems.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and within established deadlines to support daily and monthly accounting activity.

• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues to ensure reliable financial reporting.

• Participate in the monthly close process by reviewing account activity, validating balances, and helping maintain an organized close schedule.

• Examine financial transactions for proper accounting treatment, including assessing items that may require capitalization.

• Support efforts to improve accounting workflows by identifying opportunities to reduce manual processing and increase efficiency.

• Use accounting systems and reporting tools to enhance data accuracy, streamline recurring tasks, and provide stronger operational insight.

• Contribute to a high standard of service by recommending practical improvements that strengthen effectiveness for both internal and external customers.

Requirements

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant, senior accountant, or similar financial operations role.

• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and working within the general ledger close process.

• Strong account reconciliation skills with the ability to identify, research, and resolve variances.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reconciliation support, and financial data organization.

• Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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