Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Overview
Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and assist with month-end close activities in a fast-paced environment. This role will be responsible for a combination of transactional accounting and general ledger responsibilities, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet account analysis, and cash reporting. The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, Excel-savvy, and comfortable working independently while supporting a collaborative accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain daily bank logs and monitor cash activity across multiple accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end close processes and financial reporting activities.
• Support accounts payable and other transactional accounting functions as needed.
• Analyze accounting data and prepare reports using advanced Excel functions, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Identify discrepancies and work with internal stakeholders to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with process improvements and other ad hoc accounting projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience preparing and maintaining bank reconciliations and cash reports.
• Ability to manage transactional accounting responsibilities while supporting broader accounting functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with Sage ERP systems is preferred but not required.
• Financial services or banking industry experience is a plus.

Preferred Background

• Hands-on general ledger experience.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Exposure to high-volume transactional accounting environments.
• Self-motivated professional with a strong work ethic and desire to learn and grow.