What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at CGC Group Inc.?
Staff Accountant (Big 4 Experience Required)
Location: Miami, Fl
Department: Finance/Accounting
Reports To: Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager
Position Overview:
As a Staff Accountant you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Your experience in a Big 4 environment will be valuable in providing best-in-class financial reporting, analysis, and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses.
- Support the preparation of financial statements, variance analysis, and internal reporting.
- Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns, including sales tax, VAT, and income tax filings.
- Work closely with internal and external auditors to ensure smooth audit processes and timely resolution of audit queries.
- Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes and controls, drawing on best practices from Big 4 experience.
- Assist in the analysis of financial data to provide insights for management and assist in strategic decision-making.
- Participate in various accounting and finance-related projects as needed, including system upgrades and implementation of new accounting standards.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in an accounting role, Big 4 accounting firm experience required.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in accounting software.
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
- Knowledge of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and propose actionable insights.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to stakeholders.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to adapt to changing financial regulations and business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA certification or pursuing CPA.
- Experience with audit or tax preparation in a public accounting setting (Big 4 preferred).
- Exposure to financial reporting in a multinational or publicly traded company.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
