Corporate Staff Accountant

Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in the financial reporting, general ledger reconciliation, and compliance activities of the company. This role ensures accurate and timely financial records in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate accounting, a strong understanding of financial controls, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, publicly traded environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

• Support the preparation of 10-Q and 10-K filings, including footnotes and disclosures.

• Maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls and participate in internal/external audits.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the SEC and other regulatory bodies.

General Accounting & Reconciliations

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset transactions.

• Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and intercompany transactions.

• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.

• Maintain supporting documentation for all financial transactions.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Support

• Assist with vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and invoice processing.

• Ensure accurate customer billing and collections processing.

• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Assist with sales tax, property tax, and other compliance filings.

• Support corporate tax reporting and preparation in coordination with tax advisors.

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve internal controls.

• Support ERP system enhancements and accounting software implementations.

• Participate in special projects, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) activities, and financial analysis as needed.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Experience: 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a publicly traded company or audit firm.

• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite preferred).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.