GL Staff Accountant

About this role

The Staff Accountant 2 is responsible for general ledger accounting activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, sales tax calculations and payments, and support of the monthly close process. This role also provides ongoing support to the Accounts Payable (A/P) function and assists with payroll-related activities in coordination with a third-party payroll provider. The Staff Accountant 2 reports directly to the GL Supervisor.


Responsibilities And Essential Duties

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger including preparation, review, and posting of journal entries.
• Reconcile and maintain various balance sheet accounts.
• Handle moderately complex accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes and the annual financial statement audit.
• Perform audits of financial data to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to gather, analyze, and interpret financial information.
• Attend team meetings and other accounting-related meetings as required.
• Assist with payroll processing by calculating commissions, gathering and validating payroll data, and coordinating with the third-party payroll provider.
• Review payroll files and ensure payroll data reconciles to internal accounting records.
• Calculate and prepare the payment and reporting of sales and other applicable taxes.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive financial information.
• Adhere to internal controls to ensure financial security and data integrity.
• Support the A/P department as needed, including invoice processing, vendor account reconciliations, payment postings, and responding to vendor inquiries.

Other Duties

• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and/or exp...