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Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a fast-paced accounting team. This individual will support key accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, billing, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

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What You'll Be Doing

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  • Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.
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  • Support billing, payments, money movement activities, and account reconciliations.
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  • Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close processes.
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  • Analyze financial results, identify variances, and investigate trends.
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  • Prepare accounting reports, financial statements, and supporting documentation.
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  • Coordinate revenue and expense accruals as needed.
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  • Process refunds, apply payments, and support account maintenance activities.
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  • Assist in developing and improving accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
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  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
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  • Provide guidance and support to junior team members or offshore accounting staff when needed.
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  • Participate in special projects and other accounting-related duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications

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  • Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
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  • 1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or general ledger experience.
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  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with formulas, reporting, and data analysis.
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  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
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  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Preferred Qualifications

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  • Prior experience in General Ledger Accounting.
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  • Experience performing account reconciliations and financial reporting.
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  • Understanding of month-end close processes.
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  • Exposure to accounting systems, reporting tools, and workflow management platforms.
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  • Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
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Vacancy posted 12 days ago
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