Staff Accountant

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing core accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and supporting financial reporting processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the organization’s financial health by performing accurate data entry, account reconciliations, and maintaining confidential financial information. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting and finance experience, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for precision and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards such as GAAP and governmental accounting regulations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis to verify the integrity of financial data.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures, including general ledger reconciliation and financial statement preparation.
• Support internal controls compliance and assist with audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Utilize various accounting systems like NetSuite, Ceridian, IFS, ADP, and others to ensure seamless data management.
• Handle data entry tasks with high accuracy using Excel data analysis skills and 10-key typing proficiency while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Contribute to budgeting activities and perform account analysis to support financial planning efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies related to billing, payroll, or other financial transactions.

Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles including debits & credits, double-entry bookkeeping, and general ledger accounting.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements and experience supporting internal controls audits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills for data analysis and spreadsheet management.
• Familiarity with governmental accounting standards if applicable to nonprofit or public sector organizations.
• Excellent numeracy skills combined with attention to detail for account reconciliation and balance sheet review.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly while demonstrating strong customer service orientation when interacting with internal teams or external vendors.
• Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping, account analysis, budgeting support, and financial concepts relevant to corporate or nonprofit settings.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years with related, professional accounting and finance experience. Background in manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting technical skills, and journal entry experience.

Join us in a role where your expertise will directly impact our organization’s financial integrity! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their careers in a collaborative environment that champions accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Pay: $65,700.00 - $79,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person