Staff Accountant II

Overview

The organization is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant to join its Accounting team. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include participating in the month-end close process, preparing journal entries, performing variance analyses, completing balance sheet reconciliations, supporting audits, and assisting with ad-hoc projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, flux/variance analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations during the month-end close process.
• Assist in implementing and documenting accounting procedures.
• Collaborate with other teams outside of the Accounting Department, primarily Finance and Operations.
• Answer financial and accounting questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Assist with annual internal and external audits, including preparing required schedules, providing requested backup, and walking auditors through processes.
• Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
• Support other projects as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2+ years accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong process improvement mindset, including the ability to challenge the status quo and identify improvements.
• Ability to think critically, take ownership, and see work through to completion.
• Adaptability, responsiveness to change, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated awareness, inclusivity, sensitivity, humility, and experience working with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and other aspects of culture.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $62,000 - $74,000/annually, plus annual bonus potential.
• Medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401k retirement savings with employer match.
• Paid parental leave, paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require regular sitting, standing, bending, talking, and hearing.
• Frequent walking is required.
• Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.