Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Staff Accountant works under the supervision of the Controller. This position will provide assistance with maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledgers; prepare and analyze budgets; reconcile accounts; and perform general bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

A Staff Accountant at TRUNO will:

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and research variances.
• Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and related accounting entries.
• Review and reconcile bank accounts and cash activity.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable accounting as needed.
• Prepare balance sheet schedules and supporting workpapers.
• Assist with inventory accounting, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Monitor prepaid expenses, accruals, and other recurring accounting transactions.
• Investigate fluctuations and identify trends impacting financial results.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requests.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and company procedures.
• Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and testing.
• Document accounting procedures and maintain process documentation.
• Recommend solutions to improve accuracy, controls, and workflow effectiveness.

Qualifications

A Staff Accountant at TRUNO should have:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (strongly preferred) or equivalent experience

Experience

• Account Reconciliations
• Journal Entries
• Variance Analysis
• Familiarity with financial terms in business contracts

Licenses & Certifications

• CPA a plus but not required

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of GAAP
• Intermediate computer skills, especially Microsoft Office
• Ability to write formulas and create pivot tables in Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Positive attitude