Staff Accountant

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Job Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the financial reporting function through hands‑on involvement in the monthly and year‑end close, including account analysis, data review, and preparation of financial schedules and reports. The role is responsible for key accounting areas such as expense accruals, balance sheet analysis, fixed asset accounting (additions, disposals, and depreciation), and intercompany transactions, while partnering with the Supervisor and broader finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Essential Functions

• Own monthly expense accrual analysis and reporting by preparing and reconciling expense‑related general ledger accounts using vendor KPIs, contractual terms, and trend analysis. Execute recurring and non‑recurring accrual journal entries, prepare close schedules, validate system reports, and perform budget‑to‑actual and month‑over‑month variance analysis. Investigate and explain unusual fluctuations to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting in accordance with organizational accounting standards.
• Perform monthly balance sheet analysis, investigate variances and unusual fluctuations, and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner. Share clear findings and explanations with management and business partners as needed.
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger, including asset additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation. Reconcile the fixed asset ledger to the general ledger and support capital project accounting and reporting.
• Support intercompany accounting activities, including preparation and reconciliation of intercompany transactions, eliminations, and settlements. Ensure intercompany balances are accurate and resolved in accordance with established policies.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing supporting documentation, reconciliations, and explanations. Ensure adherence to internal controls and documentation standards.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the financial system(s) and chart of accounts structure; ensure transactions are properly coded and recorded in accordance with accounting policies. Partner with internal departments to resolve questions and correction needs, and take a forward‑thinking approach to using system tools and technology to improve accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Required
• 1-3 years of accounting and/or finance experience Preferred
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically but not limited to Excel and Access Required
• Knowledge and experience with SAP or other major accounting systems strongly desired.
• Effective written and verbal communication in a clear and concise manner.
• Good problem solving and decision making ability.
• Sense of urgency, timeliness and accuracy is a must.
• Must be flexible and adaptable
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all payroll and financial information.
• Collaborates effectively with all MMC departments, management, and peers.