Job Description
Our client is an investments and management company looking to bring on a Staff Accountant to add to their team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the finance team with a range of accounting functions, including monthly closing procedures, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement preparation and cash flow forecasting. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, a solid understanding of GAAP and experience with accounting software like Microsoft Dynamics GP. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential to work across multiple departments.
Staff Accountant Responsibilities: - Assist with monthly financial close activities, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner
- Prepare and consolidate financial statements for multiple entities within the company, ensuring accurate reporting for the consolidated “roll-up” entity
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations for multiple entities, ensuring completeness and accuracy
- Reconcile multiple bank accounts, resolving discrepancies as needed
- Prepare and post journal entries for various transactions, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with GAAP
- Handle invoicing, track historical aging and work with customers to resolve past due balances
- Assist with A/P coding and ensure payments are processed by the A/P department accurately and on time
- Assist in cash flow forecasting and monitor cash positions to ensure proper liquidity
- Maintain and organize key financial documents for future analysis, audits and reporting
- Work closely with other departments, offering support on financial matters, clarifying processes and collaborating on various accounting-related projects
Staff Accountant Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP / Excel or similar accounting software
- Strong understanding of GAAP and the ability to ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable communicating with various stakeholders and explaining financial matters
- Works well in team environments, contributing to discussions and supporting team efforts
- Experience in managing multiple tasks or projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Exposure in budgeting and financial forecasting
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
if you are interested and meet the qualifications above for the Staff Accountant role, please apply today!
Thank you,
Ryan Quinn
Project Manager – Accounting & Finance
LaSalle Network
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