What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Accentuate Staffing?
Accentuate Staffing is currently seeking a Staff Accountant for our client located in Durham, NC 27713. The Staff Accountant will be a part of a collaborative team supporting the Accounting and Finance departments. This role is responsible for recording monthly general ledger transactions, expense account analysis, Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss account reconciliations, statutory reporting, and coordinate audit and tax activities. This position offers a hybrid schedule along with a solid benefits package. Responsibilities : Prepare journal entries for month-end close ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.Ensure that recurring entries are changed or terminated at appropriate trigger points according to budget / forecast changes.Assist with production of applicable financial statements in multiple formats in accordance with GAAPPrepare account reconciliations.Maintain confidentiality with regards to expense details & special projects.Prepare monthly departmental reports to appropriate owners of budgets to show monthly spend vs. budget / forecast.Track expenses vs. budget on monthly basis and work with department head on proper accrual needed.Maintain New Product Rights Amortization Schedule according to GAAP and make appropriate entries as necessary.Review financial results to compare to the plan with a view to identify, explain and correct variances as appropriate.Assist with annual audit and tax reporting.Provide support to the AR / AP on coding / reconciling invoices.Oversee timely and accurate federal, state, local and VAT tax reporting at the parent and subsidiary level.Support payroll (bi-weekly) and maintain accurate records in Rippling (unemployment tax rates, filings, etc).Assist with integration in association with corporate merger and acquisition activity.Prepare ad-hoc reporting on expense activity.Work cross-functionally on ad-hoc projects as necessary.Requirements : Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience3 years Accounting experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong Attention to detail & organizational skillsStrong Excel skills – Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, Linking, etc.Team player and have ability to work independently and with all levels of management.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.JDE / Oracle experience a plus.Experience with BI data reporting tools a plus.
