Sr. Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This position will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close activities, and ensuring the integrity of financial data across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general accounting and bookkeeping, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with audits, account reconciliations, and transactional accounting processes is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes through preparation of financial reports, schedules, and account analyses.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Process and review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Assist with cash management and daily financial reporting activities.
• Support audit functions, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Review and analyze general ledger activity to ensure proper coding and accounting treatment.
• Assist with workers' compensation reporting, claims tracking, and related accounting activities.
• Participate in daily audits and financial reviews to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting classifications.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives designed to strengthen internal controls and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Support special projects and ad hoc reporting requests as needed.

For immediate consideration regarding the Senior Staff Accountant position, please send your resume to Mitch Anderson, VP and Practice Director. ***You can find my email on LinkedIn (Mitch Anderson, MBA) to send me your resume directly. You can also call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with a strong understanding of general accounting principles.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash reconciliations, and bookkeeping functions.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes.
• Strong understanding of chart of accounts structures and accounting workflows.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.