Staff Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities

Core Accounting Responsibilities (75%)

• Apply customer cash and monitor bank transactions daily.
  • Process electronic funds transfers and wire transfers.
  • Assist with month-end close activities including journal entries and account analysis.
  • Maintain and reconcile prepaid expenses, PPE, and general ledger accounts.
  • Manage intercompany billing, processing, and schedules.
  • Prepare accrual schedules and perform actual vs. budget analysis.
  • Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met by coordinating with the finance team.
  • Post timesheets and reconcile revenue at month-end.
  • Assist with commission accruals and reconciliation of project services.
  • Reconcile bank and credit card statements.
  • Properly code transactions across multiple departments and entities.
  • Prepare and reconcile payroll journal entries.
  Tax and Compliance (15%)
  • Assist with preparation and filing of tax returns including:
  o GST reconciliation for Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
  o VAT reconciliation for the United Kingdom.
  o Connecticut sales tax returns.
  o GSA/IRS online sales filings.
  • Reconcile state taxes and assist with year-end tax compliance.
  • Support government requests including census and regulatory filings.
  Audit and Controls (10%)
  • Assist with year-end close and preparation of audit schedules.
  • Establish, document, and coordinate accounting control procedures.
  • Manage fixed asset policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Support Controller and CFO with special projects and ad hoc reporting.
  Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of accounting experience required.
  • CPA or progress toward CPA certification (or similar) preferred.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
  • Strong technical skills and experience with modern financial systems; NetSuite, AP, AR, Corporate Card
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with international tax compliance and multi-entity accounting a plus.

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