Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant applies general principles of accounting to prepare corporate financial reports and maintain high-integrity general ledger accounts. This position is actively engaged in month-end and year-end ledger balancing, comprehensive account reconciliations, and internal variance reporting. This role supports operational financial accuracy by ensuring transactions are documented cleanly and in compliance with corporate policies and standards. CORE FUNCTIONS: Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accrued expenses, and prepaid accounting adjustments to ensure compliance with GAAP Reconciles complex bank accounts, asset ledgers, and subsidiary accounts against general ledger results Executes comprehensive balance sheet and income statement reconciliations during month-end closes Manages the corporate fixed asset registry, calculating monthly capital asset depreciation and tracking project spending Audit, review, and approve Accounts Payable check runs to ensure payment accuracy, appropriate authorization, and full reconciliation prior to disbursement Conducts detail-driven expense analysis and reports monthly operational variance insights to management Collaborates cross-functionally with billing, accounts payable, and payroll departments to balance sub-ledgers Assists with local, state, and federal tax filing schedules, sales tax evaluations, and commercial compliance reviews Supports senior financial leadership by gathering analytical data tables for annual corporate audit reviews Contributes to continuous improvement efforts by recommending updates to internal workflow templates Protects organization identity values by maintaining strict professional data confidentiality All other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 2+ years of professional accounting or corporate finance experience required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent is required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered. Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis, and multi-tasking skills are essential. Must be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications, contact management software, and experience operating corporate ERP applications.