Position Overview Our client is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This position will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close activities, and ensuring the integrity of financial data across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general accounting and bookkeeping, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with audits, account reconciliations, and transactional accounting processes is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes through preparation of financial reports, schedules, and account analyses.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Process and review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Assist with cash management and daily financial reporting activities.
- Support audit functions, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
- Review and analyze general ledger activity to ensure proper coding and accounting treatment.
- Assist with workers' compensation reporting, claims tracking, and related accounting activities.
- Participate in daily audits and financial reviews to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting classifications.
- Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances.
- Assist with process improvement initiatives designed to strengthen internal controls and enhance operational efficiencies.
- Support special projects and ad hoc reporting requests as needed.
For immediate consideration regarding the Senior Staff Accountant position, please send your resume to Mitch Anderson, VP and Practice Director. ***You can find my email on LinkedIn (Mitch Anderson, MBA) to send me your resume directly. You can also call (407) 214-8427.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- 3+ years of accounting experience with a strong understanding of general accounting principles.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash reconciliations, and bookkeeping functions.
- Experience supporting month-end close processes.
- Strong understanding of chart of accounts structures and accounting workflows.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.