Staff Accountant

You will be an agent of change focused on improving processes through the formulation of ideas and a plan to execute them. A thought leader who will operate independently to make key decisions based on your accounting experience and knowledge of the firm’s business objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Journal entry processing from supporting documentation preparation through to posting
• Trouble shoot / research general ledger coding issues
• Contribute to month / year end closing processes
• Support team through workload balancing
• User Acceptance Testing for certain system enhancements
• Research accounting questions including coding reviews, fluctuation analysis, historical research, trend analysis
• Support year end audit requests i.e. provide invoice support, create workpapers to include support and/or calculations, prepare ad hoc schedules, monitor status and due dates
• Track workflow using Blackline
• Monthly / quarterly preparation of financial accounts as assigned
• Support one-time requests as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of 3 - 6 years of experience
• CPA (Preferred but not required.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience desired, Advanced Excel skills required.
• Detail oriented with a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proven track record for driving process efficiencies and solving problems.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently while collaborating with relevant teams as necessary to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Capacity to work with cross-functional peers and other members of management.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• A positive outlook, a natural intellectual curiosity, and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Conscientious work ethic
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Eager to learn and not afraid to ask questions
• Work independently and as a team member
• Take ownership and accountability for assignments
• Apply common accounting experience to tasks assigned
• Ability to recognize higher priority items in workload
• Desire and ability to identify efficiencies and apply to work areas