Staff Accountant II

Overview

The organization is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant to join the Accounting team. This role requires strong attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

You will participate in the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, performing variance analyses, and completing balance sheet reconciliations. The role also includes supporting annual audits and quarterly reviews, as well as assisting with ad-hoc projects and collaborating with other teams both inside and outside of Accounting.

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 with implementing and documenting accounting procedures.
• Collaborate with teams outside of the Accounting Department.
• Answer financial and accounting questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Assist with annual internal and external audits, including:
  • Preparing required schedules
  • Providing requested backup
  • Walking auditors through processes
• Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
• Complete 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.
• Ability to think critically, take ownership, and see a process/project through to completion.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Adaptability and responsiveness to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• An eye for process improvement and the ability to challenge the status quo to identify improvements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $62,000 - $73,000/annually, plus annual bonus potential
• Benefits (full-time): medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Additional benefits include:
  • 401k retirement savings with employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday pay
  • Employee Assistance Program

Location

United States

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Specific 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

This employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.