Junior Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantSummary: The Staff Accountant will support multiple entities under the direction of the Accounting Manager. This role will perform a variety of accounting functions that support financial operations while providing exposure to multiple areas of accounting and opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with monthly and annual close activities, including preparation and posting of routine journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and account coding. Prepare bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and assist with resolving reconciling items. Perform contract reconciliations between customer agreements, project records, and financial results to ensure accuracy and completeness. Prepare and process bank deposits as required. Assist with management reporting by preparing schedules, analyzing project performance, and identifying key variances. Partner with operations and project management teams to support accurate job costing, revenue recognition, and project financial reporting. Review, reconcile, and record bank activity, ensuring transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger. Accounts Receivable Support: Accurately and promptly apply customer receipts and deposits, assist with collection efforts and follow-up on outstanding client balances, and provide backup support for client billing and related accounts receivable activities. Provide support with monthly credit card reconciliations and transaction review as needed. Assist with internal and external audit requests and preparation of supporting schedules. All other duties, special projects, and process improvement initiatives as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency required, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and basic data analysis techniques. Skills must be demonstrable and may be tested during the interview process. 1–3 years of accounting experience preferred (internship or full-time). Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) for research, analysis, and process improvement is preferred. Knowledge of SQL and/or Python is a plus. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and process high transaction volumes accurately and efficiently. Experience with ERP or accounting software systems preferred.