Staff Accountant

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The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and assisting with the monthly close process.

This role requires a detail-oriented and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a strong foundation in accounting principles, and enjoys collaborating across departments to improve processes and support business growth.

General Accounting

• →Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation
• →Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances
• →Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• →Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with company policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• →Support accrual calculations, prepaid expense schedules, and fixed asset accounting

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• →Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management reports
• →Analyze financial data and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvements
• →Support budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis
• →Prepare ad hoc reports and schedules for Finance leadership as needed

Compliance & Audit Support

• →Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation
• →Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing reconciliations and schedules
• →Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• →Support tax filings and other statutory reporting requirements as needed

Cross-Functional Partnership

• →Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting
• →Respond to internal inquiries related to accounting transactions and reconciliations
• →Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency through automation and standardization
• →Participate in system implementations and continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate, retail, hospitality, or multi-unit environment
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience supporting month-end close processes and performing account reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems or ERP platforms
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills