Staff Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant II to support accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, and process improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience, a solid understanding of GAAP, and hands-on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close. This position works closely with accounting, finance, and operational teams and requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial analysis.
• Apply GAAP, accounting policies, and internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data, research discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
• Prepare management reports and support internal and external reporting requirements.
• Execute assigned SOX controls and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Partner with accounting, finance, operations, and other cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, efficiency, and controls.
• Manage assigned accounting responsibilities with minimal supervision while meeting established deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or another ERP/accounting system is preferred.
• Experience supporting SOX controls is a plus.
• Corporate, property, utility, or energy accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.