Staff Accountant

Overview Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm - onsite Pay Range: $58k – $65k annually, based on experience Employment Status: Contract-to-hire The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-location organization. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial records, supporting close activities, and providing financial insights used in operational and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high transaction volume. Responsibilities Support month-end and periodic close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations Track and maintain fixed assets and capitalization schedules Analyze financial variances and investigate discrepancies to identify root causes Assist with preparation of internal and external financial reports in accordance with accounting standards Develop financial analyses, models, and reporting tools to support management decisions Gain working knowledge of inventory valuation methods and end-to-end inventory movement Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements related to costing and reporting Compile, review, and validate financial data for accuracy and completeness Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities by comparing actual results to planned figures Provide general accounting support as needed across the department Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of relevant accounting experience in lieu of a degree Minimum of three years of hands-on accounting experience Background in high-volume, consumer-facing industries preferred Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and financial reporting standards Experience working with modern accounting systems and strong proficiency in Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr