Job Type
Full-time
Description
Our client is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of a growing organization. Reporting to the Controller, this role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, supporting month-end close, and assisting with financial reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post journal entries and perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations
- Process and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, bank transactions, and credit card activity
- Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition in accordance with GAAP
- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, budgets, and financial reports
- Support year-end close activities and assist with external audits and tax preparation
- Maintain fixed asset records, including asset tracking, disposals, insurance, licensing, and related documentation
- Monitor capital expenditures and compare actual spending to budget
- Assist with regulatory filings, including sales and use tax, personal property tax, franchise tax, and other business registrations
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and system efficiencies
- Maintain accurate financial data within the accounting system and support ongoing technology enhancements
- Perform special projects and other accounting duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required
- 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Master's degree and/or CPA designation is a plus
- Spanish/English bilingual communication skills are a plus
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
- Experience with ERP/accounting software; Acumatica experience is a plus
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work onsite in a collaborative team environment