An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$58,000 – $62,000 This position serves as a core foundational component of the corporate finance team, taking ownership of day-to-day general bookkeeping, account analysis, and financial report maintenance. As a Staff Accountant, you will handle general ledger activities, complete timely cash reconciliations, and support managing market fund accounts. It is an exceptional fit for a grounded, detailed accounting professional who carries themselves with a steady energy and wants to apply their skills within a collaborative, team-oriented corporate environment. This company also supports and provides a path for someone seeking to obtain their CPA license.
Key Responsibilities General Ledger & Closings:
Prepare and record routine and specialized journal entries, and manage assigned monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Fixed Asset Tracking:
Support maintaining the corporate fixed asset system for monthly additions and disposals, including calculating and posting depreciation entries.
Cash Management:
Complete timely monthly cash reconciliations and maintain daily cash tracking worksheets for deposit and general accounts, following up on bank corrections as needed.
Fund & Tax Support:
Support managing specialized market fund accounts, coordinate internal configurations, and prepare required property tax reports to ensure accurate, timely filing.
Audit & Compliance Support:
Provide direct administrative and analytical support to the tax accounting staff and fulfill external auditor schedules.
Process Documentation:
Create and update comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all assigned accounting workflows to support departmental efficiency.
Cross-Functional Backup:
Cross-train and act as a reliable operational backup for other staff accountant responsibilities, assisting with budgeting and ad hoc projects as needed. Preferred Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Experience with general bookkeeping, corporate accounting, or finance. Solid foundational understanding of general accounting principles, data entry accuracy, and account verification. High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel. Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating across all levels of management and external professional services. A proactive, team-oriented work ethic with a focus on collaborative problem resolution and process improvements. Timing is everything. Whether you are aggressively in a job search or simply passive for the ideal position, we would like to have the chance to share our opportunities with you. We specialize in placement for accounting and finance professionals. Many of our positions are not posted on the internet. Please contact me for more information about this role as well as other opportunities. #LI-LH1 #
