Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Staff Accountant supports core accounting and financial reporting activities for a multi-location distribution organization, including general ledger maintenance, billing support, financial reporting, and month-end close. This role is well-suited for a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional who works well cross-functionally and can manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and post routine and recurring journal entries (accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, amortization, allocations, etc.)
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and research variances
- Support financial statements, operational reporting, and variance analysis
- Assist with billing accuracy, revenue cutoff, and related account research
- Process and reconcile intercompany transactions
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
- Assist with internal and external audit requests
- Support ERP processes, system enhancements, and process improvements
- Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MBA preferred
- 1–3 years of accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
- ERP experience preferred (JD Edwards a plus)
- Business intelligence or reporting tool experience a plus (Power BI preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage priorities and meet close deadlines
- Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative, proactive self-starter with strong follow-through