Staff Accountant - Buchanan Group Inc.

Seeking an experienced Accountant to play a critical role in coordinating the monthly accounting close, ensuring an efficient and accurate monthly accounting close and producing management financial reports, ensuring all accounting records are maintained in accordance to proper accounting standards by verifying valuations and reconciling all balance sheet accounts monthly. Effectively coordinating product costing and valuation issues.

This in-office role requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Position Duties

• Conduct the monthly accounting close for responsible entities including the preparation of required journal entries, posting all general ledger transactions, and production of financial statements by the scheduled due dates. Analyze financial statements monthly to ensure transactions are recorded properly.

• Prepare the financial reports package monthly. Includes preparation of all financial management reports detailing results of operations for the month and year to date compared to budgets by the scheduled due dates.

• Reconcile all relevant balance sheet accounts including cash (all bank statements), accounts receivable, accounts payable, other assets and other liabilities by the scheduled due dates. Resolve reconciling issues by working with AP, AR, Contract Entry or Payroll staff.

• Assist in the maintenance of fixed asset valuations and depreciation schedules.

• Prepare year-end workpapers for audit and review by appropriate due dates.

• Coordinate year end physical inventory and fully reconcile.

• Provide support in operations areas as directed by CFO.

Internal Contacts

Will have direct contact with middle level management in discussion of various transactions as needed. Will have direct contact with Accounting Manager, CFO, in presentation of financial statements and reconciliations.

External Contacts

Will have direct contact with bank branches in discussion of cash activity and outside accountants and auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage) preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis and reconciliation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

 Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Bonuses based on group performance