Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations while contributing to accurate financial reporting, compliance efforts, and account analysis across assigned entities. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to maintain reliable financial records.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, review, and interpret recurring and ad hoc financial reports, including balance sheet and income statement activity, to ensure accurate period reporting.

• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, posting adjustments and reviewing transactions for completeness and proper classification.

• Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigate variances, and help resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Support budgeting and financial analysis activities by compiling data, validating figures, and presenting information in a clear and usable format.

• Assist with external and internal audit readiness by organizing documentation, responding to requests, and helping uphold fiscal compliance standards.

• Produce required financial filings and periodic reports for regulatory or government agencies in accordance with established deadlines.

• Manage fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to ensure assets are tracked accurately and reported appropriately.

• Develop spreadsheets, templates, and allocation models that improve data collection, cost distribution, and financial visibility.

• Partner with accounting staff and operational teams to verify financial information, answer questions, and promote consistent accounting practices.

• Experience in staff accounting with hands-on responsibility for general ledger activity, journal entries, and month-end support.
• Strong background in account reconciliations, financial statement review, and analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and corporate tax return processes.
• Ability to identify accounting irregularities, research root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial reporting tools used to organize, analyze, and present accounting data.
• Understanding of accounting standards, fiscal compliance expectations, and audit support procedures.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across accounting and operational teams.