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.