Staff Accountant

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Staff Accountant in Linthicum, MD.Summary:We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience working with general ledger accounting, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform account and bank reconciliations
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Analyze account variances and research discrepancies
• Assist with cash management and financial reporting activities
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory-related accounting functions as needed
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and internal controls
• Assist with special projects and other accounting duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Oracle or other large ERP systems
• Public company or SOX compliance experience
• Financial reporting and audit support experience

Key Skills:

• General Ledger Accounting
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliations
• Month-End Close
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Management
• Variance Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP Systems
• GAAP
• Audit Support
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Process Improvement

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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