Senior Staff Accountant - Creative Financial Staffing

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Company Overview: We have partnered with a leading publicly traded financial services company dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative financial solutions. Our dynamic and fast-paced environment encourages growth and development, fostering a culture that values integrity, transparency, and collaboration.

Salary: Starting $80,000 w/ bonus

Senior Staff Accountant Summary: The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing account reconciliations, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports in compliance with GAAP. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity of our financial processes and providing timely, accurate data for decision-making.

Senior Staff Accountant Responsibilities:

• Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and perform variance analyses to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information.
• Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external auditors during audits, providing requested documentation and ensuring timely resolution of audit issues.
• Assist with SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and other required filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Maintain and ensure adherence to internal controls over financial reporting and accounting processes.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting operations and reporting efficiency.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, escalating issues as necessary.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations that may impact the organization.

Senior Staff Accountant Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably with a publicly traded company or in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.