Staff Accountant

Overview

This role involves performing varied accounting assignments with limited supervision, focusing on moderately complex accounting activities. The position requires identifying inconsistencies and bringing them to management's attention.

Responsibilities

Financial Data Management

• Prepare journal entries
• Process inter-company and divisional transactions
• Verify validity of monthly allocations
• Review and approve coding of operating expenses
• Prepare accruals and other adjusting entries
• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances
• Maintain accurate account and data reconciliation including supporting sub-ledgers, journals, and other financial documentation within a cost-efficient operation

Controls and Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with company policies, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
• Protect company assets through knowledge and experience
• Conduct initial internal control evaluations
• Investigate, resolve, or report inconsistencies or improprieties to the accounting manager
• Review and interpret accounting policies and procedures

Financial Analysis

• Identify and research account discrepancies
• Verify inter-company assessments
• Define and post reclassification entries as needed
• Review general ledger accounts and correct journal entries
• Perform accounting analyses including balance sheet accounts, expense and salary accruals, department expense analysis, prepaid and insurance accounts, employee relocations, travel advances, etc.
• Assist in monthly balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and other ad-hoc requests

Budgeting and Reporting

• Prepare financial reports and related statements, charts, tables, and other exhibits
• Assist in budget and forecast preparation

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or concentration in Accounting required
• Minimum of 2 years cumulative accounting experience

Key Competencies

• Strong skills in learning, critical thinking, and achieving results
• Knowledge of revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, and liabilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000, varying based on knowledge, skills, experience, and location
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses and incentives

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Voluntary benefits including life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, parental, and caregiver leave
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service
• Health management and wellbeing programs including lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and fertility resources
• Employee recognition programs and annual performance-based bonus opportunities

Location

• This position requires valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required to perform essential job functions.