Senior Staff Accountant
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General Ledger Management: Prepare and post journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations. Month-End / Year-End Close: Own key segments of the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversee or assist with bill payments and expense report processing. Account Reconciliations: Perform deep-dive reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheets, intercompany transactions, and credit cards, proactively resolving any discrepancies. Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing accurate financial statements, variance analyses, and ad-hoc reports for management. Fixed Assets & Prepaid Expenses: Track, calculate, and record depreciation and amortization schedules. Audit & Compliance: Help prepare documentation and schedules for external audits, as well as tax filings. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve internal controls. Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. CPA Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of progressive corporate accounting experience. Technical Savvy: Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) is necessary. Experience with accounting software like NetSuite. Knowledge: Strong understanding of US GAAP and standard accounting procedures. Core Competencies: Attention to detail and high organizational skills. Ability to manage confidential information with discretion. Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments. Motivated to meet tight deadlines in, at times, a fast-paced environment. Comfortable working outside your comfort zone. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in General Ledger Management, Month-End and Year-End Closing processes, and Financial Reporting, with a strong understanding of US GAAP. Proficient in Excel and accounting software, with a focus on process improvement and compliance. Highest-signal resume keywords General Ledger Management Financial Reporting US GAAP Knowledge CPA Preferred Excel Proficiency ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Journal Entry Preparation Bank Reconciliation Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Variance Analysis Depreciation Calculation Amortization Scheduling Audit Preparation Process Improvement Intercompany Transaction Reconciliation Soft Skills Attention to Detail Organizational Skills Strong Communication Discretion with Confidential Information Motivated to Meet Deadlines Certifications & Qualifications CPA Industry Keywords Corporate Accounting Financial Statements Tax Filings Internal Controls Standard Accounting Procedures Tools & Technologies NetSuite Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor
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