Staff Accountant

Objective:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Staff Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team. The Staff Accountant will have a strong working knowledge of US GAAP and be responsible for participating in the month-end close process, including preparing journals entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and assisting in month end reporting. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines. This position requires an individual who is deadline-oriented and flexible.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting under US GAAP (including balance sheet reconciliation, ensuring appropriate support).
• Prepare month-end journals including banking, various accruals, and other company transactions, based on review of supporting reconciliations and schedules.
• Produce and present departmental financial analysis reports to support KPI & budgetary control.
• Partnering with the accounts payable, accounts receivable, company payables, FP&A and payroll teams to resolve variances or discrepancies.
• Assist in financial audits and prepare audit schedules.
• Assist with purchase entry related to M&A activity and update adjustments for future earn out calculations.
• Oversee the accounting and amortization of intangible assets.
• Maintain a strong control environment and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes automation and standardization.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education; High School graduate/GED. Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of proven work experience in a financial accounting role.
• Actively pursuing CPA license, or interest in obtaining preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills: Workday Office Connect is a plus.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrate attention to detail to ensure accurate financial data.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate within, and, outside of the Finance Team.
• Must possess a positive attitude and the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Must embody the Heffernan core values (Habits) as referenced herein.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000. The offer will depend on the geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Heffernan offers a comprehensive benefits package; more details on which can be found at https://www.heffins.com/about-us/careers.

Heffernan Habits (Expectations):

These are practices that represent our unique employee culture.

• Smooth The Path And Be Respectful – Being respectful of one another is critical to developing and maintaining strong relationships. We are in this together as a team.
• Do Good – This is our core. We strive to do good for our clients, our company and our communities.
• Know Your Clients And Foster Relationships – Take the time to listen and learn. Build, maintain, and enhance the connections you make every day.
• Have Fun – Take the time to get to know your colleagues and let’s have fun! If we are happy and connected, we all will do a better job for our clients.
• Answer The Phone (And Email) – Be available and responsive to clients and colleagues.
• Be Humble And Own It – We all make mistakes – what’s important is that we take ownership for our mistakes and learn from them. Humility shows a willingness to learn and improve.
• Celebrate And Value Our Differences – We strive to be non-traditional. We all come from different backgrounds. Be open. Listen to others stories and experiences. Make an effort to not only include, but connect.  

Working Conditions:

• Work environment may be indoors, sitting at a desk or standing for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of computers, keyboard, mouse, headset, printers, and other commonly used office equipment.
• This position may require flexibility to work hours outside of a regular schedule. Intermittent remote work is an option.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000