Staff Accountant

Description

Production and Financial Reporting:

• Ensure financial records comply with GAAP, federal and state regulations, and company policies.
• Prepare, monthly, and adjust journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts with a focus on accuracy and timeliness, conducting root cause analysis to resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring proper cutoff procedures and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Analyze financial variances and provide detailed explanations to management, collaborating with business units to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and management summaries for assigned portfolios or business units.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure alignment with accounting policies and financial reporting requirements.
• Contribute to intra-department initiatives, including process standardization, policy updates, and system enhancements.
  
  

• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to streamline reconciliation and reporting workflows.
• Participate in process automation initiatives, supporting the setup of system integrations to reduce manual processes.
• Support the standardization and maintenance of accounting documentation, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs.
• Participate in system upgrades, automation projects, and process enhancements as assigned by management.
• Serve as an active team member on corporate special projects and finance-related initiatives.
• Engage in post-mortem discussions with the Settlement Management team to analyze project outcomes and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to intra-department initiatives, including process standardization, policy updates, and system enhancements.
• Track dependencies and milestones to ensure timely completion of assigned implementations and project tasks.
  
  

• Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, ensuring adherence to financial regulations.
• Maintain financial records in strict accordance with GAAP, SOX, and internal policies, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Support both internal and external audits by preparing audit schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Work closely with management to ensure financial transactions comply with safeguarding, data protection, and security policies.
  
  

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Accountancy degree
• 2+ years of accounting experience, with a focus on reconciliation, audit, or financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in financial reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to research and resolve complex financial discrepancies.
• Experience working with accounting software and financial systems.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive financial information.
  
  

• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent
• Experience with Oracle Financials or similar ERP systems.
• Background in credit card processing, banking, or financial services industry.
• Big 4 or public accounting audit experience.