Position Summary
The Staff Accountant supports the monthly close process through journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. This position handles payroll-related accruals, union invoices and payments, lease accounting entries, and fixed asset activity, working closely with other departments to ensure accurate and timely accounting.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
· Reconcile accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed asset balances to the general ledger.
· Prepare payroll-related journal entries, including payroll tax and insurance accruals calculated from accrued payroll, SUTA/FUTA entries, and labor reclassifications.
· Reconcile credit card activity and prepare related accounting entries.
· Prepare monthly workers’ compensation claims entries and the supporting report.
· Prepare journal entries based on supporting documentation provided by Payroll, FP&A, and IT.
· Process union dues, including 32BJ and NUSOG, and union 401(k) and ADF contributions by preparing required portal reports, processing payments, and entering and posting AP invoices; apply AP payments for 401(k) and ADF.
· Prepare monthly capital lease and operating lease entries in accordance with ASC 842.
· Complete monthly fixed asset tasks, including maintaining schedules and recording additions and disposals.
· Maintain organized support for journal entries and reconciliations, investigate account variances, and complete assigned close responsibilities within established deadlines.
· Assist with audit requests, process documentation, and other accounting projects as needed.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
· 3 years of accounting experience, preferably involving journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
· Understanding of general ledger accounting, accruals, and financial statement fundamentals.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and working with large data sets.
· Experience with accounting systems; WinTeam experience is a plus.
· Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
· Ability to investigate discrepancies, communicate clearly across departments, and follow issues through resolution.
· Ability to handle confidential financial and payroll information with discretion.