Staff Accountant
Job Summary
This role supports the accounting and finance function by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close activities, supporting budgeting efforts, and helping ensure the integrity of financial reporting. The position serves as a key link between day-to-day accounting activity and broader financial analysis while working closely with leadership to support business operations and reporting needs.
Responsibilities
* Review and support daily accounting transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll entries, fixed assets, and general ledger activity.
* Monitor financial records for discrepancies, unusual activity, or coding issues and assist with corrective actions.
* Prepare and maintain account reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany balances.
* Investigate and resolve reconciliation issues while ensuring deadlines are met.
* Support month-end close activities and prepare financial schedules and reporting packages for management review.
* Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, including budget tracking and variance analysis.
* Analyze budget-to-actual results and provide insight into significant variances and trends.
* Support preparation of financial statements and related reporting schedules.
* Assist with audit preparation, tax support, and requests from external accounting professionals.
* Maintain lease accounting records and support compliance with applicable accounting standards.
* Participate in process improvements, accounting system enhancements, and internal control initiatives.
* Support regulatory reporting, lender reporting, and other financial reporting requirements as needed.
Requirements
* Able to Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, onsite schedule
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
* 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
* Experience reviewing accounting transactions and supporting general ledger activities.
* Strong understanding of account reconciliations, month-end close processes, and financial reporting.
* Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
* Experience with Sage 100 / MAS 90 is a plus.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.
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