Coastal Wave Recruiting
The Staff Accountant supports the accounting department by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end and year-end closings. This position requires strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP), and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and post journal entries for general ledger accounts.
* Perform account reconciliations for bank, prepaid, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
* Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
* Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules and depreciation entries.
* Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
* Help compile and analyze financial reports and statements.
* Assist with audit preparations and provide supporting documentation.
* Ensure financial records comply with company policies and accounting standards.
* Participate in process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
* Handle special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned by senior staff or management.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* 1-3 years of accounting or finance experience (internships included).
* Solid understanding of GAAP and basic financial principles.
* Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
* Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
* Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team environment.
Benefits
* Medical
* Dental
* 401K
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and post journal entries for general ledger accounts.
* Perform account reconciliations for bank, prepaid, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
* Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
* Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules and depreciation entries.
* Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed.
* Help compile and analyze financial reports and statements.
* Assist with audit preparations and provide supporting documentation.
* Ensure financial records comply with company policies and accounting standards.
* Participate in process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
* Handle special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned by senior staff or management.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* 1-3 years of accounting or finance experience (internships included).
* Solid understanding of GAAP and basic financial principles.
* Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
* Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
* Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team environment.
Benefits
* Medical
* Dental
* 401K