Staff Accountant

Summary

Our client is looking for an ambitious degreed accountant with 1-2 years of professional experience in GL and accountant payable. This is a great opportunity to expand your experience in corporate accounting. The successful candidate will possess strong attention to detail and organization skills with excellent communication and technical skills. This individual must have the ability to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments to meet deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support full cycle accounts payable process for Corporate entity

Assist with the quarterly close and reforecast cycle:

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations

Assist with balance sheet reconciliations

Prepare variance analysis

Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.

Assist in the preparation for the year end audit.

Prepare annual reporting for third party entities.

Knowledge/Experience

1-2 years of general accounting experience supporting corporate entity

Degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance required.

Knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Industry experience is a plus.

MRI a strong plus Skills/Abilities

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills required

Must be highly focused on details

Must be able to consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness

Must adapt to change and be flexible

Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with a great need for closure

Demonstrate initiative â ability to think and work independently as well as work in teams

Ability to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments to meet deadlines

Must be comfortable working in a fast paced environment where continuous improvement is expected