Balance4ward is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the financial operations of a multi-entity entrepreneurial company. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical accounting skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Approaches work with a high level of accuracy, ownership, and attention to detail.
- Communicates proactively and clearly across teams to ensure financial accuracy and alignment.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining a positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
- Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, especially when analyzing financial data or discrepancies.
- Be organized and self-motivated, managing tasks independently while collaborating effectively with others.
- Value continual learning and development, seeking opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.
- Embrace change and adaptability as part of a growing, entrepreneurial-minded company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP).
- Analyze transactions for correct coding and assignment of revenues and expenditures.
- Assist in all aspects of the month-end closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements, reports, and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
- Manage employee expense reporting processes and assist with budget tracking and reporting.
- Ensure timely deposits of receipts and monitor cash inflows.
- Research and reconcile financial discrepancies, collaborating with internal teams to resolve issues.
- Support finance and administrative projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Knowledge: Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
- Experience: 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience.
- Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.