Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant for a short-term opportunity with a growing mid-sized company. This role will support the month-end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and general ledger maintenance. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant will play a key role in internal reporting, SOX compliance, audit support, and special projects.
Responsibilities:
Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations, including cash, prepaid expenses, and payroll accounts
Prepare monthly balance sheet and income statement analyses for management reporting
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Prepare and maintain monthly financial close workbooks
Support implementation and adherence to internal controls and SOX compliance requirements
Maintain capital lease schedules and monthly payment tracking
Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and reconciliations
Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
Prepare and maintain recurring journal entries
Process intercompany billings, transactions, and reconciliations
Analyze financial data and present findings in a clear and meaningful manner
Assist with financial statement preparation, cash flow projections, and budgeting activities
Support quarterly reviews and annual audits by external auditors
Participate in department initiatives, ad hoc reporting, and special projects