Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a staff accountant to join our client's team! The ideal candidate will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team.

• Prepares consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information.
• Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data.
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files as well as reconciling accounts.
• Prepares payments by accruing expenses.
• Develops and implements accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Provides accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information.
• Protects the organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1 - 2 years' experience in accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel