Staff Accountant

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• General Ledger Maintenance:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting software.
• Record day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other general ledger entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and maintain proper documentation for all general ledger entries to ensure audit readiness.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis:
• Record general ledger entries and prepare account reconciliations as part of the period end close process.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reconciliation:
• Perform reconciliations, including cash, accounts receivable, prepaids and fixed assets, to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions as part of the financial close.
• Prepare and maintain schedules for various balance sheet and income statement accounts and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner. 
• Compliance and Audit Management:
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for audits and provide necessary support during audit processes.
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for audits and provide necessary support during audit processes.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc financial compliance reporting for external constituents including lenders, investors and regulatory/licensing entities
• Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements within the accounting function.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Intermediate to advanced skill level using Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and superior attention to detail
• Must demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with account reconciliation and financial statement preparation.
• Professional demeanor and presentation when interacting with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to coordinate work with geographically dispersed team – Zoom/ Slack/ Email connectivity & presence balanced with the ability to get things done.
• Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Required
• 0-2 years of experience required