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Staff Accountant Job Summary This role supports the accounting and finance function by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end close activities, supporting budgeting efforts, and helping ensure the integrity of financial reporting. The position serves as a key link between day-to-day accounting activity and broader financial analysis while working closely with leadership to support business operations and reporting needs. Responsibilities * Review and support daily accounting transactions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll entries, fixed assets, and general ledger activity. * Monitor financial records for discrepancies, unusual activity, or coding issues and assist with corrective actions. * Prepare and maintain account reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany balances. * Investigate and resolve reconciliation issues while ensuring deadlines are met. * Support month-end close activities and prepare financial schedules and reporting packages for management review. * Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, including budget tracking and variance analysis. * Analyze budget-to-actual results and provide insight into significant variances and trends. * Support preparation of financial statements and related reporting schedules. * Assist with audit preparation, tax support, and requests from external accounting professionals. * Maintain lease accounting records and support compliance with applicable accounting standards. * Participate in process improvements, accounting system enhancements, and internal control initiatives. * Support regulatory reporting, lender reporting, and other financial reporting requirements as needed. Requirements * Able to Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, onsite schedule * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline. * 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate or public accounting environment. * Experience reviewing accounting transactions and supporting general ledger activities. * Strong understanding of account reconciliations, month-end close processes, and financial reporting. * Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities. * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. * Experience with Sage 100 / MAS 90 is a plus. * Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.

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