JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Accountant, Associate is responsible for assisting with the preparation and analysis of financial reports, journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting schedules. This role supports month-end and year-end close processes, internal and external audit requests, and financial reporting activities. Working within a team environment, the Staff Accountant, Associate ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial transactions while contributing to process improvements and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 1-3 years of experience in accounting, finance, or related financial operations required
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, accounting software, and financial systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

• Prepares journal entries and supporting analysis as part of the monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Completes account reconciliations for various general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepares monthly schedules used in the development of consolidated and/or subsidiary financial statements.
• Supports internal and external audit requests, compiling, summarizing, and preparing necessary documentation to facilitate audit procedures.
• Assists in maintaining internal controls over financial reporting, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards.
• Conducts analysis of key accounts, including monitoring financial trends and preparing reports on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepares ad-hoc financial analyses to support accounting and financial reporting decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.