Sr. Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant
Salary: $70K–$75K (level determined by experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our growing accounting team. This position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial records while supporting financial close, reporting, reconciliations, and operational accounting functions.

Primary Responsibilities

General Accounting & Financial Close

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and reclassifications

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger account reconciliations

• Maintain ownership of assigned balance sheet accounts and resolve variances

• Assist with and/or lead month-end and year-end close processes

• Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements to management

• Analyze financial results and investigate fluctuations or unusual activity

Reporting, Analysis & Controls

• Support preparation of internal financial statements and management reports

• Perform variance analysis and provide financial insights

• Assist with maintaining GAAP compliance and internal controls

• Support revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions

• Participate in audit preparation and year-end schedules

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, and other departments

• Support ERP implementations and system upgrades

• Maintain and improve accounting procedures and processes

Additional Senior-Level Responsibilities

• Drive monthly and year-end G/L closing processes

• Assist with annual planning, forecasting, and labor studies

• Manage fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and capital asset requests

• Administer HSA bank account and support customer web portal setup

• Perform customer exemption certificate validations

Accounts Receivable Oversight

• Provide analytical oversight of AR processes

• Ensure invoicing accuracy and cash application integrity

• Monitor credit exposure and aging performance

• Support timely collection of outstanding receivables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting

• Experience leading month-end and year-end close processes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Experience in Manufacturing, Construction, or Distribution environments