Staff Accountant

Essential duties and responsibilities: 

• Prepare monthly journal entries for various balance sheet accounts including Cash, Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Payroll and Accruals 
• Prepare account reconciliations and research and reconcile discrepancies
• Participate in the month-end close process, financial statement preparation, and internal and external reporting
• Assist with quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Assist with quarterly and annual State and City tax filings in compliance with relevant regulations
• Liaise with cross-functional teams for execution of company goals and processes
• Ability to perform ad hoc projects, as assigned
• Participation with internal audit Sarbanes Oxley compliance
• Assist Accounting department team, as needed

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 1-3 years of Accounting or related experience required
• Strong organizational and computer skills, proficiency in Excel required
• Knowledge of GAAP, practices, and standards
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally, manage multiple priorities, and meet established deadlines
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fluid environment that changes as business evolves
• Oracle and/or QuickBooks experience a plus

Job Conditions:  Office environment.

Physical Demands/Strengths:  Ability to sit at desk for prolonged periods; use of computer keyboard and telephone.

Protective Devices Required:  In designated areas.