Who is a staff accountant?
A Staff accountant is a professional who reviews financial statements and maintains a general ledger for accuracy before going ahead to prepare reports that will assist senior management in making correct decisions about the upcoming projects or the year’s budgets. They will also be responsible for keeping a track of all the transactions of a company while also recording them.
What does a staff accountant do?
Staff accountants handle a company’s accounting procedures and maintain a healthy financial profile which ensures compliance with state, federal, and local principles. They oversee all sorts of accounting processes which includes tax returns, month-end closures, and budgeting. They need to advise on general financial matters.
Job brief
We are looking for a staff accountant who can manage our general accounting and financial processes. You will be responsible for all daily accounting tasks which will include the preparation of tax documents and updating of expense files. You will perform financial transactions while posting them in the general ledger. Strong attention to detail will be expected.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of a staff accountant can be provided as follows:
- Maintenance and updating of accounting records and files
- Analysis of budget and creation of expense reports
- Meeting with clients to discuss confidential accounting issues
- Analysis of transactions with both internal and external stakeholders
- Reconcile bank statements
- Advise clients on financial issues via phone or email
- Conduct month-end and year-end closures
- Report to the accounting manager and work to improve the financial portfolios
Key requirements
The key requirements include the following:
- Experience similar to the role of a staff accountant or other relevant role in accounting
- Good math skills
- Attention to detail
- A degree in accounting, or a master's would be a plus
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS office.
