Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. This role performs account reconciliations, prepares journal entries, analyzes financial results, and supports internal control activities. The Staff Accountant partners with finance and operational teams to resolve accounting issues, improve processes, and support business initiatives while maintaining a strong commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Financial Close and Reporting

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items to ensure timely resolution.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and supporting analysis.

• Analyze financial results and provide variance analyses to budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Prepare schedules and reports to support management decision-making.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Support the execution and documentation of internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
• Support external audit requests by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.

Process Improvement and Systems Support

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in the implementation of process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements.
• Assist with testing and validation of system changes impacting accounting and financial reporting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with business units and corporate departments to resolve accounting-related matters and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Communicate financial information clearly and effectively while developing strong working relationships.
• Leverage knowledge of financial data, accounting processes, and interdependencies across functions to analyze issues, answer questions, and identify potential impacts to the business.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support departmental objectives.