Staff Accountant

About the Opportunity

A well-established organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its growing finance team. This role plays a key part in the monthly close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in GAAP, advanced Excel skills, and a proactive approach to improving accounting operations through automation and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analyses as part of the month-end close process.
• Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and in accordance with GAAP.
• Support the completion of a timely and efficient monthly close process.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls, improve efficiencies, and reduce manual tasks.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, HR, IT, and other business partners to support financial reporting and operational initiatives.
• Assist with documentation and analysis supporting internal and external audits.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data, summarize key findings, and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders.
• Support automation initiatives and help streamline accounting processes.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• MBA, Master’s in Accounting, or CPA designation preferred.
• 4-6+ years of accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud or comparable ERP/accounting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and data management skills, including experience working with large data sets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation solutions.

Preferred Experience

• CPA designation.
• Public accounting background.
• Experience with ADP General Ledger and reporting.
• Experience supporting audit requests and regulatory reporting requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Detail-oriented and highly organized professional.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Passion for continuous improvement and process optimization.