Job Description
Job Description
Staff Accountant
Job Summary
The Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data, as well as performing various analysis across the business to support the overall success of the finance department.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Prepare and analyze monthly and annual financial statements.
- Conduct general ledger account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate financial records.
- Support internal and external audit processes.
- Analyze financial data and provide insightful variance analysis.
- Assist with budget preparation and monitoring.
- Stay current on accounting best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Support and prepare financial reporting for a subsidiary company.
- Support and prepare entries for the parent company financials.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Thorough understanding of methods of systems analysis and the principles, design, and procedural methods used in big data analysis.
- Thorough understanding of project management.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 2-4 years of professional experience in accounting.
- CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification is strongly preferred.
- CMA or CPA candidates (or willingness to enroll in the CMA program) is also a plus.
Supervisory Responsibility:The Staff Accountant does not have any direct reports or supervisory functions.
Work Environment:
This is a flexible in-office position in Chicopee, MA, in a traditional office setting, working alongside the Accounting Team. Use of Technology is required.
Physical Demands:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk working with a computer and may need to lift (15) pounds at a time as needed.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
Salary Exempt: normal workday/week is Monday through Friday available hours of 8:00AM-5PM. Flexibility can be required based on the hiring needs and accessibility to the candidate’s availability.
Travel:
This position will require travel on a semi-frequent basis. Travel expenses will be reimbursed by the company.
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