The Staff Accountant supports the accounting and financial reporting function by preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with the month-end close process. This role is responsible for assigned general ledger areas, including fixed assets, prepaids, cash reconciliations, and accruals, to ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare routine and adjusting journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
- Assist with monthly, quarterly and year end close
- Ensure proper capitalization of fixed assets and track depreciation
- Assist with internal and external audits
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
- Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal accounting policies
- Prepare daily bank reconciliations and cash activity; identify and escalate reconciling items.
- Maintain the fixed asset subledger, record asset activity, calculate depreciation, and prepare reconciliations
- Record prepaid expenses, maintain amortization schedules, and prepare monthly prepaid reconciliations
- Prepare AP check reconciliations and track outstanding, voided, and reissued checks
- Prepare routine accrual journal entries and supporting schedules as part of the month-end close
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.