Staff Accountant I

The Staff Accountant I position will work in a fast-paced and team-oriented atmosphere while servicing the accounting needs of a dynamic company with multiple locations. Candidates for this role have to be able to demonstrate a strong accounting knowledge, advanced MS Excel skills, good judgement and problem-solving skills. They should be a self-starter having the initiative and ability to prioritize, plan, and organize their tasks to meet approaching deadlines. All daily activities must be performed with the highest ethical standards, confidentiality and integrity. Candidates must have effective communication skills.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post month-end journal entries for multiple divisions/business units.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, while also ensuring proper supporting documentation and relevant notes are included for manager's review.
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts on a weekly basis to ensure all transactions have been recorded properly and timely before the month-end close process begins.
• Analyze financial statements for unusual trends and research transactions to determine if properly recorded.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and distribute them to Company's management on a timely basis.
• Work directly with business unit managers concerning their P&L questions and comments as well as assisting in the budgeting/forecasting process.
• Assist with external audit requests.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and perform special projects as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 1-3 years of progressive experience in accounting.
• Relevant industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, graphs, etc.).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with high degree of accuracy and due diligence.
• Commitment to accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve results in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Must have flexibility to work overtime during peak times (approx. 45-50 hours during the month-end close).