Senior Staff Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role helps maintain the general ledger, execute the month-end close process, prepare financial reports, and perform account reconciliations.

This position partners with cross-functional teams to support financial reporting, cash management, project accounting, revenue recognition, and internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Execute the month-end close process, including financial reporting, variance analysis, cost analysis, and cash reconciliation, in accordance with established close deadlines.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and recurring entries, with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate tracking and timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
• Support project accounting and revenue recognition activities, including percentage-of-completion and milestone-based projects, as applicable.
• Support inventory accounting, including inventory valuation, reconciliation of perpetual inventory to the general ledger, and participation in physical inventory and cycle count programs.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice review and coding, three-way match verification, and cash application, as needed.
• Monitor daily banking activity and support cash management functions, including ACH/wire processing and bank portal administration.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and maintain a well-documented system of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Safeguard company assets through consistent application of internal controls and established accounting procedures.
• Assist in preparation of financial deliverables, including business reports, forecasts, and financial statements.
• Support audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
• Assist with administering the purchase card and expense reporting program, including policy compliance, reconciliation, and user support.
• Contribute to product profitability analyses and the tracking and reporting of key performance metrics.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including capitalization, depreciation schedules, and disposals; support capital expenditure tracking and reporting.
• Partner with the Director of Finance to identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, procedures, and systems.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience working with ERP systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Experience with D365 preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with project accounting and revenue recognition is preferred.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion and/or milestone-based billing methodologies is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time employees may be eligible for a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax law
• Paid life insurance and disability insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Optional coverages: Long-term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Educational Assistance reimbursement
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays annually

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.