Staff Accountant

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant supports accurate and timely financial reporting through general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and financial analysis. This position works closely with Finance and other departments to maintain accurate accounting records, support audits, strengthen internal controls, and improve financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and cash activity.
• Prepare financial reports, account schedules, and supporting analyses.
• Analyze account fluctuations, discrepancies, and budget-to-actual results.
• Assist with bank, credit card, payroll, benefits, and other financial reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits and compliance reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and follow established internal controls.
• Use Microsoft Dynamics 365, Excel, Power Query, Power BI, and related tools for accounting, reporting, and process improvement.
• Participate in ERP testing, data validation, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required.
• 2+ years of accounting or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and general accounting practices.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• ERP experience preferred; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Preferred

Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, ERP implementation/testing, or progress toward CPA or another accounting certification is a plus.