Staff Accountant

The staff accountant maintains accurate financial records and ensures regulatory compliance by performing daily accounting tasks such as recording month closing transactions, monitoring accounts payable/receivable entries, reconciling G/L accounts, and preparing financial reports. They often support senior accountants and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and auditing processes, ensuring all activities adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Job Purposeob Purpose

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements for accuracy and compliance.

• Account Maintenance: Record month end financial transactions, update the general ledger, and maintain organized accounting records.

• Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements and other accounts to ensure accuracy.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist with the creation and management of budgets and financial forecasts.

• Tax Compliance: Prepare and file tax returns and ensure compliance with tax regulations.

• Auditing: Coordinate internal and external audits, preparing necessary documentation and controlling timeliness of requirements.

Qualifications & Skills Requiredlifications & Skills Required:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience

• 7+ years of relevant experience in accounting operations.

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

• Familiarity with international or multi-entity accounting, preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Proactive mindset with strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capabilities.

• Familiarity with corporate accounting software and ERP systems (SAP and QuickBooks, preferred).

• Knowledge of technical accounting, financial reporting, and control frameworks.

• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.

• GAAP Knowledge, a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform to tight deadlines.

• Bilingual English- Spanish; additional languages are an asset.

Work SettingWork Setting

· Office setting: sitting for long periods of time

· Able to have the option to work from office and home in Hybrid work structure.

Direct ReportsDirect Reports

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