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Staff Accountant

Full-time

SpectrumCareers

Staff Accountant

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. You’ll support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, and financial reporting, working closely with the Accounting Manager and other team members.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to the general ledger.
  • Reconcile bank, balance sheet, and general ledger accounts each month.
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Process and review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
  • Prepare schedules, reports, and analyses using Microsoft Excel.
  • Assist with internal and external audit requests and documentation.
  • Maintain accurate, organized financial records in line with GAAP and company policy.
  • Support ad hoc projects and process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
  • 1+ years of accounting experience.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and formulas.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Clear written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

  • Experience with an accounting system or ERP (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar).
  • Interest in pursuing a CPA.

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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