Staff Accountant

Position Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting monthly accounting close operations, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and fixed asset system management. Working closely with a remote U.S.-based finance team, this role operates on a structured, front-loaded monthly cadence—focusing heavily on month-end close during the first seven business days, followed by balance sheet reconciliations, process improvements, and ad hoc financial analysis for the remainder of the month.

Functions

• Prepare and post journal entries to support the monthly financial close process.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, researching and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Manage the Oracle Fixed Asset platform, tracking asset additions, transfers, disposals, Work in Progress (WIP) assets, and processing monthly depreciation.
• Conduct account analysis on Profit & Loss (P&L) accounts prior to month-end close, identifying and escalating unusual financial variances.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements, balance sheet reviews, and supporting schedules.
• Review and validate general ledger (GL) coding on corporate accounts payable invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Set up and maintain vendor and supplier master records within the enterprise accounting software.
• Support transaction accounting overflow work, audit requests, financial analysis, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1+ years of general accounting experience, including hands-on month-end close responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle (including the Fixed Asset module) is strongly preferred; NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Practical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting standards.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliations.
• Professional written and verbal English communication skills for remote cross-border collaboration.
• High attention to detail with a proven track record of meeting strict monthly close deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to work independently in a remote capacity while maintaining real-time alignment with U.S. business hours during close periods.

Technical Skills & Systems

• ERP & Accounting Software: Oracle (specifically Fixed Assets Module), NetSuite (Plus).
• Core Accounting Knowledge: U.S. GAAP, General Ledger Coding, P&L Analysis, Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Spreadsheets & Financial Tools: Advanced Microsoft Excel (data lookup, formulas, pivot tables).